Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced his co-sponsorship of the bipartisan resolution introduced by Reps. Ashley Hinson and Alma Adams, officially designating September 19th as “National Stillbirth Prevention Day.”
On this day, as a member of the Congressional Dads Caucus, Congressman Wiley Nickel is urging dads to get involved in the fight to prevent stillbirths and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced the U.S. Department of Education’s Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) has awarded Shaw University $227,749 to implement a new program, “Biotech CONNECT: Academic-Business Partnerships to Diversify North Carolina’s Biotech Workforce.” This program will equip students with hands-on biotechnology research skills, as… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced $275,000 in new federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support SONOVOICE, Inc., a Raleigh startup developing a portable digital device and smartphone application for voice health evaluations. This investment in North Carolina-based research will help enhance our understanding of vocal health.
Voice disorders affect… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced three North Carolina Drug Free Community (DFC) coalitions have been awarded a total of $125,000 in federal funding from the White House Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP). This funding will help to address the nation’s drug overdose epidemic and prevent youth substance abuse. The following North Carolina DFC coalitions will receive… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issues the following statement:
“The death of an American citizen in the West Bank is a tragic loss. I join my colleagues in Congress calling for an independent investigation to gather all the facts and ensure accountability.
“I maintain my support for a bilateral ceasefire, which is critical to prevent further loss of life and create the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13), a member of the Bipartisan School Safety and Security Caucus, introduced the Single Application for School Safety (SASS) Act.
The SASS Act would help eliminate bureaucratic red tape by allowing schools to submit a single application to be considered for grants available under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program and the Bureau… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced a $450,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for Shaw University. The funding will support the project titled “Research Initiation Award: Investigating Disparities Among Smart Technology Privacy Studies.”
The project will provide a comprehensive overview of the state of smart technology privacy studies and examine whether… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced that The Marbles Kids Museum has been awarded a $244,906 Museums for America grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This funding will support the design and installation of a new immersive exhibit, “Futuropolis,” dedicated to engaging children in career exploration through hands-on play.
“The Marbles Kids… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced over $17 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior for Wake County park projects in Garner and Raleigh. The funding comes through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) which was established in 2014 and funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
“I’m excited to announce over $17… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined with Governor Roy Cooper, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy Katherine Skinner, and local community leaders to celebrate over $421 million in federal funding from the EPA for the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to combat climate… Read more »
