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Apr 20, 2020

Tony Brown and Carol Mattocks join IEI National Advisory Board

RALEIGH, NC — The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Brown and Carol Mattocks to its National Advisory Board. “Tony and Carol have…

Apr 15, 2020

North Carolina Broadband Legislative Tracker

The NC Rural Center’s Rural Counts program has created a robust legislative tracker tool to easily access information on broadband-related legislation being considered on Jones Street. IEI will pay close…

Apr 15, 2020

Broadband Gap and Education 

Summarizing The broadband gap through the eyes of one Edgecombe County educator, Analisa Sorrells EdNC Many individuals across the state, especially in rural areas, have limited or no access to…

Apr 15, 2020

Addressing the Telemedicine Access Gap

Addressing the Telemedicine Access Gap The practice of telemedicine, which allows healthcare providers to remotely diagnose and treat patients, is increasingly critical in a time of social distancing to help…

Apr 15, 2020

FCC Helping Americans Stay Connected

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is doing their part to help Americans Stay Connected during COVID-19, including: Waiving – on a temporary basis – certain rules related to universal service…

Apr 14, 2020

What does “the best” look like for faith leaders right now?

Pastors Elizabeth and Jason Villegas are some of the most innovative faith leaders I know. My favorite type of faith leaders are those that try to make the world better,…

Apr 14, 2020

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order No. 131

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order No. 131  Unemployment benefits, policies for retail stores and mandatory rules for long-term care facilities On Thursday, April 9, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 131,…

Apr 14, 2020

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order No. 130

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order No. 130  MEETING NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS On Wednesday, April 8, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 130, which increases health care facilities’…

Apr 14, 2020

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

The $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020. It is the third package enacted by Congress in response to the COVID-19…

Apr 14, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act became law on March 18, 2020. It is the second package enacted by Congress in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. This bill provides…