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Here’s the latest this weekend on the COVID-19 crisis: As we begin a new week, here is the status of the COVID-19 outbreak in the counties that make up the 7th District: Bladen County: 162 cases, 2 deaths Brunswick County: 142 cases, 3 deaths Columbus County: 368 cases, 27 deaths Duplin County: 1,006 cases, 19 death Johnston County:… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: Some good news on the economic front: new numbers out today indicate the unemployment rate has fallen to 13.3% in May, down from 14.7% a month earlier, while the U.S. economy added some 2.5 million jobs.  Experts had been predicting a 7.5 million job loss. This is an encouraging indicator that despite the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak,… Read more »

Here’s the latest: A bipartisan House bill that makes several needed improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program cleared the Senate last night, sending it to President Trump’s desk where he’s expected to sign it into law soon.  The bill gives small business owners, particularly restaurants, needed flexibility to help them make the most of their PPP loans… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: An important reminder: This past Monday, June 1, marked the start of the 2020 hurricane season.  The time to make sure your family or business is ready is now – not when a storm is barreling down on our region.  For readiness tips and resources, visit ReadyNC.gov or Ready.gov/hurricanes. New Hanover County has… Read more »

Here’s today’s COVID-19 update: The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has published nursing home data showing at least 26,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 in nursing homes.  With about 80% of nursing homes reporting, one in four facilities had at least one COVID-19 case and about one in five facilities had one COVID-19 death.  CMS… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week and the subsequent protests and unrest across the nation over the past weekend: “Over the past few days, we have all seen the images from across the nation of riots, destruction and looting, undercutting the rightful message of those who have shown up to… Read more »

Over the past few days, we have all seen the images from across the nation of riots, destruction and looting, undercutting the rightful message of those who have shown up to protest and make their case in peace.  What happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis last week is a heinous tragedy and murder by any measure.  Justice needs to be served, and I am confident that the… Read more »

Here’s this weekend’s COVID-19 update: As we begin a new week, here’s a snapshot of how the outbreak in North Carolina as a whole and the counties of the 7th District specifically stands: Bladen County: 100 cases, 2 deaths Brunswick County: 83 cases, 2 deaths Columbus County: 327 cases, 26 deaths Duplin County: 794 cases, 12 deaths Johnston County: 440 cases,… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: Here is the latest information from the Department of State for individuals with questions about getting passports issued or renewed.  Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, passport services are severely limited and the State Department warns you may face delays of up to several months to receive your passport and returned… Read more »

Here is today’s update: Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed a bill with several improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program.  Some of the highlights included in the final product: Stretches the previous 8-week period to 24 weeks The restriction limiting non-payroll expenses eligible for forgiveness is adjusted to 40% up from 25% in the… Read more »