North Carolina legislators have advanced another bill that distributes more money from the federal government’s most recent coronavirus relief package. The legislation directing where more than $1.7 billion of relief funds will go cleared two House committees on Tuesday. A floor vote is expected Wednesday. Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation last month that doled out $2.2 billion in similar funds for public education, vaccine distribution and rental assistance. The measure debated Tuesday includes funds for colleges and universities, fisheries, COVID testing and tracing and food relief. The legislation also extends deadlines and waivers initiated last year as the pandemic began.
Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.