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Immigration Update Edition
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From the Council Office of Steve Rao
June 3, 2021
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Coach K ends 42 years a Duke as winningest Coach in College Basketball.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be in his final hours.
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National Day of Vaccine Action:
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Yesterday, President Biden announced a National Vaccine Month of Action to ensure 70 percent of U.S. adults have at least one shot by July 4th. He made clear every American has a part to play in this critical effort, and already volunteers, organizations, businesses, and local government leaders have joined in!
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13,130 Covid Deaths in North Carolina. North Carolina surpasses 1 million cases this week.
53.1% Partially Vaccinated (One Dose)
49.5% Fully Vaccinated.
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India continues to face a Covid Catastrophe with 338,000 deaths and 28.4 million cases with over 4,000 citizens dying per day.
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John Chambers Hosts Podcast on Helping India Covid Crisis
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Check out The Urgent Need to Help India in its Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic with Mukesh Aghi of United States Strategic Indian Partnership Forum– Episode 8 of “Chambers Talks", a Podcast Series Hosted by John Chambers, former CEO Cisco Sytems.
If you would like to help India, please visit pbs.org or nytimes.com for a list of vetted organizations accepting donations for medical and other greatly needed supplies. We cannot rest until the entire world gains control over the COVID-19 crisis.
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My Message on Immigration Reform on the Way!
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My WRAL Tech Wire Blog on Immigration:
The Eagle Act: The Fight for Immigration Reform Continues
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The fight to reform America’s outdated immigration system continues in Congress this week with the introduction of the bipartisan Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Rep. John Curtis (R-UT).
What would the EAGLE Act do?
- The Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act would address decades-long -- and in the case of Indian immigrants, centuries-long -- wait times for applicants from places like China, India, and the Philippines by eliminating caps for employment-based visas and raising the family visa cap from 7 percent to 15 percent. In fact, a lot of the immigrants who will be impacted already live and work in America, many in STEM fields with degrees they earned from American universities.
How would it impact our economy?
- The immigrants most impacted by the country caps that the Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act would raise are disproportionately Indian, Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese. They are highly-educated -- nearly 80 percent of Indian immigrants have bachelor’s degrees and more than 27 percent of Chinese immigrants have advanced degrees. And those already living in the U.S. contribute billions in taxes each year: Indian immigrant households ($50.0 billion), Chinese ($34.9 billion), Filipino ($20.5 billion) and Vietnamese ($11.9 billion).
How can you help?
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IMMIGRATION UPDATE WITH JEREMY ROBBINS, EXEC DIRECTOR, NEW AMERICAN ECONOMY
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Join Me and Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director, New American Economy to discuss the introduction of the bipartisan Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Rep. John Curtis (R-UT).
The Fight for Modernizing our Immigration System and for More Jobs Continues!
Facebook Live Stream will be at 1:40 after our Radio Nyra Interview, which will be on air on Sunday at 4 pm. 101.9 FM, 1490 AM and 99.9FMH4!
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THIS WEEK IN MORRISVILLE MAY 31 - JUNE 6
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All Town Meetings are in person and social distancing guidelines are followed. No masks are required if you Vaccinated and Town Operations are in compliance with Governor Cooper Executive Order 216.
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Morrisville Carpenter Road Improvements
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Morrisville Carpenter Road Improvements
- Work on the south side of Morrisville Carpenter Road (between Church Street and Misty Groves Circle) in connection with the road widening operations will continue. The temporary shoring work for the culvert is ongoing.
- Drivers should be prepared for flagging operations in this area between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Northbound traffic for Town Hall Drive continues to be redirected along the southbound side of the median.
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Sign up for Cedar Fork Summer Camp.
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Applications are Welcome for Morrisville’s Citizen Advisory Committees
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The Town of Morrisville is accepting applications for citizen advisory committees through Friday, July 2. While applications for all advisory committees will be accepted during this period, the following committees have vacancies or expiring terms that may be filled during this appointment process:
- Environment and Stormwater Committee
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Committee
- Performance Measures Advisory Committee
- Planning and Zoning Board
- Public Education Advisory Committee
- Public Safety Advisory Committee
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2021 Citizens Police Academy Applications Open
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The Morrisville Police Department is accepting applications for its 2021 Citizens Police Academy, being held August 25 through October 13. The academy helps residents and employees of Morrisville better understand how the police work in their community. The course is one night a week for eight weeks. Participants must be 21 years old and must live or work in Morrisville. A background check will be required. There is no cost to participate. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, June 30. To learn more and to apply, click here.
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Western Wake Farmers' Market is Open Year-round
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Come out to the Western Wake Farmers' Market (WWFM) every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., for healthy and fresh food, goods, and live music from small and local businesses! Visit http://wwfm.ag/ to learn about the WWFM, to see a complete list of local vendors, for special event dates, and to learn more about how you can support your community by shopping local. Sign up for the weekly WWFM newsletter sent out on Friday mornings! Email debbie@wwfm.ag to subscribe!
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Morrisville White Goods Collection is June 10
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Morrisville’s next White Goods Collection is Thursday, June 10, and includes washing machines, dryers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, window air conditioners, and water heaters. Note that microwaves are not included. White goods collection requires registration. Complete the form linked here or call (919) 463-7070 to confirm your collection by Monday, June 7.
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Spring Bulk Item Pick-up is June 7-11
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Morrisville’s spring bulk item pick-up is scheduled for Monday, June 7 through Friday, June 11. Residents receiving residential curbside solid waste services may leave a total of five acceptable bulk items curbside on their regular trash/recycling curbside pick-up day. All bulk items presented for pick-up must be curbside and ready for pick-up no later than 7 a.m. For acceptable and unacceptable items and additional details visit http://bit.ly/msvbulkitems.
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53.6% of Adults are Partially Vaccinated
49.5% of Adults are Fully Vaccinated.
Total Doses Administered: 8,345,764
- First of Two Doses Administered: 4,237,872
- Second of Two Doses Administered: 3,800,564
- Single Shot Doses: 367,328
Appointments No Longer Needed for Free Vaccines in Wake County
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Wake County: Wake County Public Health Vaccine Hotline 919-250-1515. It is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit website at https://covid19.wakegov.com/vaccine!
Duke Raleigh Hospital at (919) 620- 5167.
Process is to Call or visit website, join the waiting list, receive notification, and get your Vaccination Appointment!
Walgreens will offer Covid 19 Vaccine in 300 Stores (31,200 doses) in North Carolina starting on Feb 12 as a distributor under the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and is planning to distribute 1 million doses of the Moderna Vaccine. For more information, sign up at walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19.
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Morrisville Walgreens is taking appointments at 3601 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 and call (919) 468-6880.
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Vaccine Clinic in Zebulon!
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A new vaccine clinic is opening in Wake County. It's located at the Eastern regional Center in Zebulon on Dogwood Drive near Highway 96 and Arendell Avenue. Anyone 12 and older can get a vaccine at that new clinic between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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CHATHAM COUNTY VACCINATION CLINICS
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The Chatham County Public Health Department announced that COVID-19 vaccination clinics that occurred regularly through May in Pittsboro, Siler City and Goldston would continue throughout the month of June. Even more Chatham residents have the opportunity to receive their vaccine at these locations:
- The Chatham County Public Health Department is offering first- and second-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations at its Siler City clinic (1000 S. 10th Ave.) on Fridays. To make an appointment, call (919) 742-5641. Walk-ins will also be welcome.
- StarMed Healthcare is continuing to operate Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro on Fridays and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. To register, visit starmed.care or call (980) 445-9818. Walk-ins are also accepted.
- StarMed Healthcare is providing Pfizer vaccinations at the Goldston Town Hall (40 Coral Ave. A) from 2 p.m.to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Second-dose appointments will follow three weeks later. To register, visit starmed.care or call (980) 445-9818. Walk-ins are also accepted.
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Wake County has Resumed J&J Vaccine at all Vaccination Sites.
Appointments No Longer Needed for Free Vaccines in Wake County
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Appointments are no longer required to get a free shot of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wake County. All vaccination locations will allow walk-ins and drive-ins.
Appointments are still encouraged, but no longer necessary.
The locations accepting walk-ins include Wake County Public Health Center, Wake County Northern Regional Center, Wake County Human Services Center at Departure and Green Road Park.
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Friday, June 4, 7pm
Sunday, June 6, 4pm
PBS Carolina - Black Issues Forum
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JOIN ME ON PBS CAROLINA ON FRIDAY at 7 pm and Sunday at 4 pm on Black Issues Forum as we discuss Biden Infrastructure, Race in American, and Naomi Osaka . PBS Carolina 4!
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Thanks for attending our Virtual Fireside Chat with Congressman Raja Krishnamorthi.
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Thanks for attending our Memorial Day Event with Mark Haupt, Chair of NC Vet Biz.
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June 3- June 5th Rex Open
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June 7th Wake County Commissioners Meeting at 5 pm.
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Town of Morrisville Juneteenth Celebration
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Morrisville's Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the emancipation and the achievements of Morrisville's African-American community through speakers, proclamations, food, fun activities, music, vendors, entertainment and more.
When
Saturday, June 19
10am - 2pm
Cedar Fork Community Center
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June 18th- June 21Tie Carolinas Hosts TYE Global Competition
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TiE Carolinas is the host for 2021 competition, showcasing youth teams from all around the world. Your experience, expertise and knowledge will be valuable to provide feedback to the future business leaders of the world. We deeply appreciate your time for this program. TIE will be hosting 25 teams from all over the world.
Judging time:
June 18 (Friday): 10 am - 2 pm ET. This is the first round of presentations.
June 18 (Friday): 5 pm - 7 pm ET. This is virtual Maker's fare.
June 19 (Saturday): 9 am - 1 pm ET. This is the final round of presentation
Participating teams in 2021:
- NORTH AMERICA
- Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Detroit , Carolinas, Houston, Oregon, Seattle, SoCal, San Diego, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Washington DC
- ASIA & AUSTRALIA
- Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hubli, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kerala, Kolkata, Lucknow, Rajasthan, Melbourne, Sydney
About TiE Carolinas and TYE:
TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) is a Global Program empowering future generations of entrepreneurs by teaching high school students the rewards and challenges of starting the entrepreneurial journey. TYE is an entrepreneurship academy, where student teams utilize modern skills and tools to build on a concept using customer feedback, iteration, and lightweight business models. TYE is designed to teach high school students entrepreneurship and leadership skills.
TYE ( TiE Young entrepreneurs) is a TiE Global initiative dedicated to chapters integrating classroom sessions; mentoring and a Startup competition aimed at High School students. Teams compete at the regional level and winners of regionals have the opportunity to compete at TYE Global finals for cash prizes and recognition.
TiE Carolinas is the local chapter of TiE. TiE Carolinas has been supporting young entrepreneurs since the inception of TYE. TiE Carolinas runs several other programs focused on women and minority entrepreneurs. The angels program funds startups around the country.
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Join me Sunday 4 PM on Radio Mirchi for another update on local issues.
99.9FM HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
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Join us every Friday on World Edition at 10 am for the Great America Project Panel where we discuss how we rebuild Americas' image with leaders from around the country and world.
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- For latest Covid 19 information, please dial 2-1-1 or 888- 892-1162.
- Get Updates by texting COVIDNC at 898211.
- For unemployment insurance, please visit NC Dept of Employment Security at https://des.nc.gov/.
- 1,501,650 NC citizens have applied for UI Benefits, 989,760 have been paid benefits, and $11.7 billion of benefits have been issued.
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Apply for Wake Forward program at https://covid19.wakegov.com/wakeforward/.
April's seasonally adjusted state jobless rate of 5% marks a decline for a seventh consecutive month, according to the state Commerce Department. It compares to the top pandemic rate of 13.5% recorded in both April 2020 and May 2020.
North Carolina is reporting 265 new COVID-19 cases and a 3.5% positive rate.
Throughout the state, eight more people are being hospitalized for COVID-19 and nine more have died from the virus.
In North Carolina, 53.4% of adults have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 49.2% are fully vaccinated.
CASES:
481 Newly reported Cases
+ N.C. = 1,003,989 Cases (Deaths = 13,138)
+ 613 Hospitalized
+ 2.9% Positive Rate
+ Wake County = 94,104 Cases (Deaths = 729)
+ US = 33.3 million/ 595,000 Deaths
+ India = 28.4 million cases/338,000 Deaths.
+ Worldwide = 170 million cases/ 3.53 million deaths
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Council Member Rao holds office hours on Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM by appointment only at 100 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville.
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Council Member Steve Rao
Town of Morrisville
Dedicated to transforming Morrisville into an ideal place to work and raise a family!
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