WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) has announced over $32 million in community project funding requests submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Appropriations bill. This include funds for the Towns of Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Selma, and Smithfield.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to submit these 15 community funding project requests for consideration on behalf of North Carolina’s 13th District,” said Rep. Nickel. “From infrastructure improvements to public safety upgrades, these important community projects are in need of federal funding to move forward. As the appropriations process plays out, I’ll continue to be a strong advocate for these projects and work to get this federal funding across the finish line for our communities in North Carolina’s 13th District.”
Rep. Nickel submitted and received approval for the following Community Project Funding requests in our area:
* I95/I40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance: $5 million for an Advanced Manufacturing & Biotech Training Center Equipment Project, a collaborative effort between the Towns of Four Oaks, Benson, and Dunn, to enhance the economic prosperity of the region through quality job creation and advance technical training opportunities. The Alliance will use the funds to acquire equipment for the advance manufacturing training center and a Biotech training center.
* NC State University: $6.5 million for NC State’s Clayton research crop station for corn and soybean research
* Town of Benson: $3.68 million for pipe repairs and water system upgrades as part of its water system improvement plan
* Town of Garner: $1.1 million for the breach and partial removal of a deteriorated dam and lake and stream restoration improvement at Meadowbrook Park
* Town of Selma: $330,000 for police equipment and technology upgrades
* City of Goldsboro: $250,000 to demolish and dispose of the Herman Park Building which was closed due to contamination issues
* Town of Smithfield: $124,000 for the Smithfield Police Department to purchase 45 body cameras and data storage
mmmmm, yummy New York and California dollars coming in…just as the mentality behind the Southern ratification of the 16th intended.
The NC Supreme Court just ended Riley Nickles gerrymandered seat as if today.
Spend money to buy votes — that’s the Socialist Lib Dem way!
We’re supposed to be happy he made ”
requests. Let us know when the money is in place and to what extent the projects are funded. Also, where is the money coming from?
We as taxpayers are funding it! They make it sound rosy but it’s just our own money being used.
I don’t care if he sprouts wings and flies, he’s still a liberal.
What makes nc state so special. Let me guess hmmm. Like they need the money. Nc state gets money from everywhere. Why don’t you give these D2 schools money to do stuff
Y’all are the whiniest bunch of people. Waa Waa Waa – like a wambulance. We’re spending tax money to improve things – waa waa waa
The Cry Babies are simply Ignorant people who know nothing of the real world surrounding us.
They deserve NO Voice.
Period.
Probably can even manage their own family.
I voted for him and completely agree with spending money here in North Carolina. But I’m with @lol why is NC State getting so much money. They have all of that stuff already they want to expand which would mean more student may enroll. How about the D2 colleges that don’t have these big sponsors like unc and. Nc state and all D1 colleges. Can’t we give more money to the smaller schools to help them grow and attract more students . H*ll don’t they deserve to grow plants also
I’ve got mixed feelings about this subject. On one hand the money they give away isn’t free. They will want something in return. On the other hand I would like for NC to benefit instead of the more progressive states.
6.5 million to plant seeds? Dang I am in the wrong business.
Good soil, Good water no weeds… that’s how a crop grows. Can I get some of that 6.5 please?
I agree How do you favor 1 college to build their programs to attract more kids to that school ? Maybe I’m missing something! Between the hurricanes and the multi million dollar sponsors they have they should have plenty of money to do it their self .
People, he has made “ requests” these are not guaranteed funds. This is obviously nothing more than a paid advertisement for nickel. I’ve noticed more and more of this on Jocoreport. Bet they won’t post this.