Midday Interviews

By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – A question from Mike Glancy: given the state of our mental health care system, what would you do to correct the problem with the delivery of services in our state hospitals and in our local communities - would you consider a return to the old model for mental health care delivery?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – Jennifer Davis asks: are you in favor of passing legislation that would place caps on medical malpractice awards - specifically for non-economic damages?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – A question inspired by Shawn Blackwelder: do you believe there's an aura of corruption in Raleigh and what would you do about it?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – Another question from Joe Rumsey: to what degree is working with other members of the area's legislative delegation a part of being the 9th district state senator?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – A question from Joe Rumsey: are you for or against North Carolina subsidizing Titan America - why or why not?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – Another question from George Edwards: what role do you see legislators playing in requiring transparency from local Alcoholic Beverage Control boards?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – George Edwards wants to know: what steps would you take to promote state and federal historic preservation tax credits and make them more accessible to property owners?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – Another question from Joe Burke: do you think the state lottery is a good idea, and do you believe it helps generate additional education funding?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – Russ Hauptman wants to know what are the three things you would do to lower taxes?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – A WECT viewer wants to know whether you think North Carolina's 15% film incentives are competitive enough with other states' incentives, including Louisiana's film incentive package at 30%?

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