NC Legislative Newsletter
January 22, 2020
The General Assembly reconvenes at noon on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 to begin its legislative work. COVID-19 and the state budget remain front and center for leadership.
Issue Insights
State and Legislative Issues
Inauguration of the 46th president of the United States
Boone cloggers represent N.C. at inauguration’s virtual ‘Parade Across America (WBTV)
North Carolina General Assembly Leadership
Rep. Kelly Alexander (D-Mecklenburg) has been elected as chair of the Legislative Black Caucus. He takes over from Sen. Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth) who held that position in the previous biennium.
Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed William “Bill” Wolfe to serve as a superior court judge in Judicial District 7C (Edgecombe and Wilson). (NC Judicial Branch)
North Carolina News
COVID-19 relief, state budget among priorities for North Carolina legislative session (The Mountaineer)
Swiss bank Credit Suisse is launching a new scholarship for students that attend one of North Carolina’s historically Black colleges, the bank said Monday. (The Charlotte Observer)
BB&T office tower in uptown Charlotte sold for $115 million to a New York firm (The Charlotte Observer)
Durham biotech company that treats knee pain plans to go public with a $100M IPO (The News & Observer)
Raleigh named one of the best state capitals. What earned it a spot on the list? (The News & Observer)
NC State Alumni
Former NC State quarterback Philip Rivers, 39, retires from the NFL after 17 seasons (The News & Observer)