NEW 911 CALL CENETER IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Senator deViere is excited to share that The North Carolina 911 Board has given a $2.2 million grant to Cumberland County for a new emergency call center. The new center has been estimated to cost $15 million. The award that has been given will help fund renovation, hardware, equipment and associated technology costs for the new call center. The County's Emergency Services Department, Fire Marshal's office, Emergency Management and the Emergency Operations Center will additionally be placed in the new facility.

"This is an amazing news as our County works to update the 911 Center. With the storms over the last two years I applaud the County Commissioners for making a new 911 Center a priority. The people of Cumberland County are grateful that the North Carolina 911 Board has decided to award us this grant" said Senator deViere
BACK TO SCHOOL IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Senator deViere had a great time visiting Westarea Elementary School & Douglas Byrd Middle School on Monday morning as students, teachers and staff members came back for yet another school year! Senator deViere had the pleasure of greeting students and talked to many teachers before the first bell rang. Senator deViere hopes everyone has a safe and exciting year!
2019 ANNUAL UMOJA FESTIVAL
Senator deViere presented Dorothy Fielder with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award on behalf of Governor Roy Cooper at the annual Umoja Festival in Fayetteville. Ms. Fielder is co-founder and President of The Umoja Group which promotes African culture and the strength of our diverse community here in Cumberland County. She is a true inspiration and serves as a reminder that we indeed are stronger when we come together and work for a community that works for everyone. 
NEW ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE STUDY
‪According to a new study found by the Economic Policy Institute, the average North Carolina Teacher spends about $400 out of pocket on school supplies for their students. Senator Kirk deViere believes they deserve better. Teachers should be represented by legislators who are committed to them & the future of their students. For more information on this study, click here.
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
Earlier this week, The Office of Senator deViere celebrated  Women's Equality Day  by honoring all women who fight every day for equality & inclusion. Senator deViere is proud to stand with them because he believes that Equality cant wait . Earlier this year, Senator deViere joined forces with members of the North Carolina House and the North Carolina Senate to file a bill that would Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
NORTH CAROLINA RANKS 50TH IN US WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTHCARE
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A new study ranking the best and worst states in the country for healthcare was released Monday, and the Carolinas didn’t fare very well. For more information, click here.

"This is unacceptable. My Senate colleagues & I are fighting for better health care access, lower premiums, affordable drug prices & we are working to expand Medicaid here in North Carolina. We’re not giving up, you shouldn’t either" said Senator deViere
NC-09 SPECIAL ELECTION | VOTING SCHEDULE
The State Board of Elections voted unanimously to hold a new election in the 9th Congressional District. The date of the General election is Sept.10, 2019. Early Voting is going on now.


If you live in Cumberland County and live in the 9th Congressional District, use the  Voter Search Lookup Tool  to locate your polling place. Click here to use the NCSBE Voter Lookup Tool now.
STATE BUDGET UPDATE WITH GOVERNOR COOPER
Senator deViere had a constructive meeting with Governor Roy Cooper and the rest of his Senate Democratic colleagues earlier this week to further discuss their shared vision for a State budget that creates jobs, expands Medicaid, helps protect our clean air and water, fights for our schools and teachers and allows our state employees to get ahead. To read Governor Cooper's full proposal on a compromise budget, click here.

The budget process is still ongoing and will resume when legislative members of the General Assembly return to Raleigh on Tuesday, September 10th.

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