Today was a very busy day. It began in the Appropriations committee where members from each bureaucratic department spoke on why they need more money in the upcoming budget release. Then I headed to the House session where there was a heated debate on a bill that would allow c
oncealed carry in churches that meet in schools. Rep Martin had a POI and made a speech against the bill. Then there was a heated debate on a bill that would cut pandemic unemployment by $300. Both passed, both are expected to be vetoed by Gov. Cooper. Then I meet with the Department of States Legislative Liason about the Moldova Partnership. Then I went to the Senate where there was fierce debate over Ms. Delli-Gatti’s confirmation. In the end, she was not confirmed but 10 minutes after the vote, the Governor’s office made her the Head of Clean Energy, a position that needs no confirmation. Then I spoke briefly with Rep. Martin about the ‘Long Weekend’, Fed. 10, and his statement on the floor. Then I spoke with the Governors’ Legislative Liason about Ms. Delli-Gatti. Then I visited the DPI where I talked to the director of charter schools about charter schools and the school choice movement.
