1. Representative James L. Boles, Jr.
N.C. House of Representatives
House District 52
528 Legislative Office Building
Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
919.733.5903
Jamie.Boles@ncleg.net
North Carolina News Clips
Politics
Gov. Pat McCrory signs bill that transforms jobless system
February 19, 2013 News &Observer
Republican Gov.Pat McCrory on Tuesday signed what he called a bipartisan bill that addresses the state’s $2.5 billion
unemployment debt to the federal government by overhauling the state’s unemployment system, including significantly
cutting benefits for the jobless.
N.C. pension fund back to pre-recession level
February 20,2013 Triangle Business Journal
Investments made by the North Carolina Pension System posted gains of11.84 percent for the 201 2 calendar year, says
State Treasurer Janet Cowell.
Energy
Study: Clean-energy investments a plus for NC
February 19, 2013 Charlotte Business Journal
State and local incentives totaling $72million have attracted $1.4 billion worth ofrenewable -energy and energy-efficiency
investment in North Carolina, according to a study commissioned by the N.C. Sustainable Energy Association.
Hearings start on Duke Energy rate bid
February 20,2013 Triangle Business Journal
A series ofhearings to be held across the state into Duke Energy's request to raise rates by 10 percent on its nearly 2
million Progress Energy Carolinas customers began Tuesday in Wilmington in an effort to get resident feedback.
Bill to lift NC fracking moratorium set for committee vote this week
February 19, 2013 News &Observer
The push to lift North Carolina’s fracking moratorium is gaining steam despite warningsthat the effort exposes the state
to a greater risk ofenvironmental damage.
Transportation
Tata brings Cris Mulder to NCDOT, another hire from Wake schools
February 20,2013 News & Observer
Cris Mulder, chiefoffamily and community engagement for Wake County schools, will join her formerboss at the state
Department ofTransportation as deputy secretary for internal and external affairs.
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