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News from June 2023

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Tillis Introduces Bill to Save Successful Veterans’ High-Tech Job Training Program

By Old North News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Senator Thom Tillis introduced the Continue VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023 to extend and expand the VET-TEC, Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses, program which provides an alternative educational opportunity for veterans interested in pursuing a career in technology.

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ProKidney plans to invest up to $485 million and create as many as 330 jobs in Greensboro

By Old North News Report | Jun 20, 2023

ProKidney, Corp., a late clinical-stage cellular therapeutics company focused on chronic kidney disease (CKD), will be establishing a new biomanufacturing facility in Guilford County, potentially creating up to 330 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

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Budd, Colleagues Send Letter Opposing Mandy Cohen’s CDC Nomination

By Old North News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-led a letter to President Biden opposing the nomination of Dr. Mandy Cohen to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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54 people die in North Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 17

By Old North News | Jun 19, 2023

There were 54 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 12.5% increase over the previous week.

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North Carolina senator opposes 'liberal activism' of appointment to lead Centers for Disease Control

By Old North News Report | Jun 19, 2023

North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd took to social media to express his opposition to President Joe Biden’s selection of Mandy Cohen to lead the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), spotlighting her moves during the COVID-19 pandemic, including support for lockdowns which he termed as “liberal activism.”

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CDC estimates 354 people in 65-74 age group in North Carolina died during week ending June 3

By Old North News | Jun 19, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 354 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 3.

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Governor Cooper Leads Group of Governors to Urge Congress to Invest in Child Care

By Old North News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Governors Send Letter to Congress Outlining Need for Greater Recurring Federal Investment in Child Care

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87 people die in North Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 17

By Old North News | Jun 19, 2023

There were 87 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 24.3% increase over the previous week.

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Budd Introduces General Aviation Airport Access Act

By Old North News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has introduced S. 1847, the General Aviation Airport Access Act.

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Tillis Reintroduces Legislation to Combat ‘Smash-And-Grab’ Firearm Thefts

By Old North News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Senator Thom Tillis recently joined 22 of his Senate colleagues to reintroduce the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2023 to address the unacceptably high number of “smash-and-grab” thefts targeted at federally licensed gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunition dealers.

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Attorney General Josh Stein Supports Protections for Reproductive Health Privacy

By Old North News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein today supported stronger protections for North Carolinians’ reproductive health information.

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Hispanic deaths in North Carolina decrease to 34 in week ending May 27

By Old North News | Jun 18, 2023

There were 34 Hispanic people who died in North Carolina in the week ending May 27, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Who contributed the most in North Carolina during week ending June 17?

By Old North News | Jun 18, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending June 17 found here.

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17 people die in North Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 17

By Old North News | Jun 18, 2023

There were 17 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 19% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending June 3

By Old North News | Jun 18, 2023

North Carolina's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Ted Budd: 'President Biden must stop this hat-in-hand diplomacy'

By Old North News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Some Republicans are on edge over a June 18 diplomatic trip to China by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to boost relations amid recent tensions between the superpowers.

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CDC predicts 254 people in 45-64 age group in North Carolina died during week ending June 3

By Old North News | Jun 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 254 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 3.

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Week ending June 17: North Carolina political committees that received contributions

By Old North News | Jun 18, 2023

Here are the 50 North Carolina political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending June 17.

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Governor’s Commission on Public University Governance Releases Recommendations on Strengthening Public University System in North Carolina

By Old North News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Recommendations Include New Center of Higher Education Governance, Increased Transparency and Accountability, and Expand Appointment Authority to Make It Bipartisan

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33 people die in North Carolina from kidney disease in week ending June 17

By Old North News | Jun 18, 2023

There were 33 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 15.4% decrease from the previous week.