Bill > H395

This bill appropriates state funds for infrastructure, education, and community development across Swain, Jackson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill allocates $13.2 million to Swain County for various projects including fire department equipment, water and sewer infrastructure, a multipurpose emergency services building, and a communication tower. Jackson County receives $18.6 million for projects such as town office renovations, fire department facilities, school resource officer vehicles, and school infrastructure improvements. Transylvania County is granted $65.3 million, primarily for wastewater treatment, water and sewer infrastructure, and fire rescue equipment. The bill also provides funding for higher education institutions in the region, including Southwestern Community College ($4.5 million and $9.8 million for different projects), Western Carolina University ($72.9 million for campus safety, housing, and an engineering building), and Blue Ridge Community College ($109.4 million for various campus improvements and program expansions). Additionally, the bill includes smaller grants to nonprofit organizations, such as a food pantry, historical society, and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, as well as funding for weather radar systems and science museums affected by Hurricane Helene. The appropriations are non-recurring funds, meaning they are one-time allocations for specific purposes, and the act becomes effective on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H395