Piedmont International University (PIU) and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office are collaborating on the curriculum for PIU’s new Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice degree program. With an emphasis on relevant, modern education undergirded by a focus on serving the community, the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice provides a broad overview of the criminal justice… Read More »
Category: Advocacy
Piedmont International University and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Collaborate on New Criminal Justice Degree Program
Forsyth County Commissioners Approve $458.7M Budget
Forsyth County commissioners approved a $458.7 million budget that includes investments in education, public safety and human services. The adopted budget includes a three cent tax increase, bringing the property tax rate to 75.35 cents per $100 of valuation. One cent of that will generate an estimated $3.7 million for teacher supplements in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth… Read More »
Advocacy Update: Infrastructure, Parental Leave, & More
Infrastructure Paving– The North Carolina Department of Transportation is currently in the process of evaluating our Division paving needs for the 2020 season. As part of their process they are reaching out to the community for input into the process. If there are state maintained roads in your area that you would like to be… Read More »
Lessons from the Plain Writing Movement
All businesses rely on communication, internally and externally, to fulfill their mission. Clear, effective communication is ideal. Lawyers, unfortunately, have a reputation for being overly formal and wordy. We often use two words to mean essentially the same thing, and we fall back on archaic phrasing that we learned in law school. Here’s a fairly… Read More »
Winston Salem Chamber Supports Proposed Stevens Center Renovations
The Stevens Center is an iconic and cultural masterpiece beloved for generations here in Winston Salem. We are grateful for its presence in our community, and its role as an important economic asset to the city. The Stevens Center is a vital fixture in the aesthetic of our downtown and is an essential teaching facility… Read More »
Winston Salem Chamber Opposes FIBER NC Act
This Week at the Capital shared the following information regarding House Bill 431 (FIBER NC Act): This bill would allow counties and municipalities to build and lease facilities and equipment to increase broadband services. The bill was filed on March 21st and referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Utilities on March 25th. This… Read More »