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 »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced $421,238,074 in new federal funding for the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to combat climate pollution.
“This is a big deal for North Carolina,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “I’m very glad the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Coalition has received a $421,238,074 Climate Pollution… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs Act to level the playing field for minority-owned businesses.
The Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs Act would expand Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers near historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs), and other… Read more »
Today, following the House vote to override President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 109, which repeals the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121) under the Congressional Review Act, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement:
“Today's veto override vote reaffirmed that… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel announced $882,115 in new federal funding for Wake Technical Community College’s SENTINEL project from the National Science Foundation.
“Wake Tech’s SENTINEL Project is an example of the outstanding innovation coming from North Carolina. I’m glad to announce new funding for the project and am excited to see its positive impact on the future of the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced over $7 million in new federal funding for the Head Start programs in Johnston, Lee, and Harnett Counties.
“I’m thrilled to announce new funding for the Head Start programs for the people of North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel.“Working families in North Carolina are struggling with the rising… Read more »
