Education

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 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 »