Monday, January 26, 2009

Monday Quick HIts: Hot Policy Topics for This Week

North Carolina:

We are two days away from the start of the new legislative session. We will be there to follow all of the events. Session opens on Wednesday at 12:00pm.
One interesting meeting this week will be on Tuesday, January 27th when the Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee meets to hear the study on North Carolina's education system structure.

This week:

Monday, Jan. 26
2 p.m. | The Joint Study Committee on Housing meets, 1124 LB.
2 p.m. | The Joint Urban Growth and Infrastructure Issues Committee meets, 414 LOB.
3 p.m. | The House Select Committee on a Comprehensive Rail Service Plan meets, 1228 LB.

Tuesday, Jan. 27
9:30 a.m. | The Revenue Laws Study Committee meets, 1228 LB.
10 a.m. | The House Select Committee on High Speed Internet in Rural Areas Committee, 544 LOB.
1 p.m. | The Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee meets, 544 LOB.
2 p.m. | The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Systems meets, 421 LOB.

Wednesday, Jan. 28
Noon | The legislative session convenes, House and Senate Chambers.

Federal:
Two key topics on the Hill this week are the economic stimulus bill and TARP.  We will be posting later more details on the economic stimulus bill and how it may affect people with disabilities.

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