Residents of Wilkes County received $14,698 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 39th in North Carolina
In 2022, residents of Wilkes County received an average of $14,698 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 39th highest in North Carolina.
Ashe County: Residents received $56.37 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Ashe County, providing an average of $2,079 per capita to residents.
Foxx comments on Columbia president's tenure and proxy voting
On March 30, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx expressed opinions on social media regarding proxy voting and leadership at Columbia.
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House passes DETERRENT Act to address foreign influence in universities
Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, formally known as H.R. 1048.
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Alleghany County: 35.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 18th in North Carolina
In 2022, government transfers made up 35.6% of income in Alleghany County—ranking it 18th most dependent among North Carolina counties.
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Appalachian State to test emergency siren system on April 2
Appalachian State University will conduct a test of its Boone campus siren warning system on April 2 at 11:55 a.m. The university's Emergency Preparedness website offers examples of the tones used during emergencies or tests.
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Hearing to discuss employer-sponsored health care access and affordability
The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions is set to hold a hearing on improving access and affordability in employer-sponsored health care.
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Virginia Foxx emphasizes school choice as educational freedom
Virginia Foxx has reiterated her commitment to educational freedom through school choice in recent tweets dated March 23-26, 2025.
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Lawmakers request reversal of proposed rule affecting 14(c) certificates for disabled employment
Representatives from the Education and Workforce Committee, including Chairman Tim Walberg, along with several colleagues, have addressed a letter to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
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Rural talent lab funded with $7M grant aims at boosting education in five states
More than $7 million in grant funding has been awarded to the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC) at Appalachian State University.
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Hearing discusses updates needed for Fair Labor Standards Act
Today, Ryan Mackenzie, Chairman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, addressed a hearing titled "The Future of Wage Laws: Assessing the FLSA's Effectiveness, Challenges, and Opportunities."
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Subcommittee examines AI's impact on K-12 education
The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education is set to conduct a hearing focused on the influence of artificial intelligence in K-12 education.
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Walberg backs DETERRENT Act against foreign influence in education
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg expressed his support for the bipartisan Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act on the House Floor.
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Wilkes County: Medicaid made up 5.1% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Wilkes County, providing an average of $2,416 per capita to residents.
