Sen. Paul Lowe

Maddy summaryThis bill directs $1 million in state funds to Forsyth County to help build affordable housing in Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem. The money will be given as a grant to Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, Inc., which will use it specifically for construction projects. The funding is designated as nonrecurring and is scheduled to become available starting July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis North Carolina bill appropriates $250,000 in state funds to Smart Start of Forsyth County for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are distributed through the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a directed grant. The grant is intended to expand early childhood education and family support services within Forsyth County. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis North Carolina bill allocates $500,000 from the state's General Fund to support two specific YMCA locations in Winston-Salem: the YMCA REACH Center and the Robinhood Road Family YMCA. The money is designated as nonrecurring funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and will be split equally between the two sites to cover operational costs and community programming. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, providing direct financial assistance to help these organizations run their programs and services.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Save SNAP Act, provides state funding to North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services and its county partners to offset financial losses caused by recent federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The legislation appropriates $16 million for state administrative costs and $69 million for county-level operations, ensuring these programs can continue despite reduced federal reimbursements. Additionally, the bill allocates $10 million to create a grant program that encourages innovative projects aimed at reducing errors in SNAP benefit payments. All funding is set to begin in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with spending strictly limited to the actual amount of lost federal receipts.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs $100,000 from the state's General Fund to the Winston-Salem Urban League for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is intended to support the organization's efforts in economic empowerment, education, and workforce development within the Winston-Salem community. The funding is classified as nonrecurring, meaning it is a one-time allocation rather than an ongoing annual budget item. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and does not impose new taxes or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $15.5 million in state funds to the Department of Transportation for renovating and repairing hangars at Smith Reynolds Airport in Forsyth County. The money is specifically designated for two locations: $11.5 million for the facility at 4001 North Liberty Street and $4 million for the one at 3820 North Liberty Street. These funds will cover structural repairs, modernization efforts, and necessary infrastructure improvements to the airport's hangar facilities. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and directs the allocated money to be used for these specific construction and maintenance projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs $250,000 in nonrecurring state funds to the City of Winston-Salem for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is intended to support a rural maternal health program at Brenner Children's Hospital. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis North Carolina bill proposes to allocate $200,000 from the state's General Fund to Goodwill Industries, Inc. The money is designated as a one-time grant for the 2026-2027 fiscal year specifically to support workforce development and job training programs in Forsyth County. The funds would be managed by the Office of State Budget and Management before being directed to the organization. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3,888,010 from North Carolina's General Fund to help Forsyth County cover lost federal money for running the SNAP program. The funds are specifically designated to reimburse the county for administrative expenses that were reduced due to changes in federal law. The state Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money directly to Forsyth County, but only up to the exact amount of the loss incurred. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring the county has financial support for its social services operations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $200,000 from the state's General Fund to the City of Winston-Salem to help plan and operate the International Black Theatre Festival in 2026. The money is designated for nonrecurring expenses related to cultural programming and festival operations during July and August of that year. The funding becomes available on July 1, 2026, and is intended to support the event held in Winston-Salem.