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🌟NEW ARTICLE LEARN How to Navigate the South Carolina Legislative Process The South Carolina legislative session is finally wrapped up—well, mostly. There's still a session in June for the state budget and other surprises, but the main event is done. So, it's the perfect time to shift gears and dive into something that might not sound thrilling but is absolutely essential: getting savvy about our role in the state's legislative governance. Think of it as understanding the backstage mechanics of a play, where all the real action happens. Understanding the intricate dance of law-making is crucial, even if it’s not exactly a blockbuster hit. By engaging more fully with how our laws are made, we become better informed and more effective in pushing for meaningful changes in our communities. Knowing how laws are crafted, debated, and passed is vital for anyone wanting to influence policy or simply ensure their voice is heard in a system that often seems locked behind closed doors. Yes, it sounds tedious, like watching paint dry, but this process shapes everything from our taxes to the quality of our roads and schools. So, let's roll up our sleeves and make sense of it all—it’s crucial for fostering a responsive and accountable government. #southcarolina #politics

You may know that Tennessee’s State Wild Animal is the RACCOON but, did you know why they chose it. One of the important reasons was to represent the rich hunting heritage that has been part of the state since humans inhabited the land here. This Friday we thought we’d share this fun fact. By House Joint Resolution 156, the 87th General Assembly adopted the raccoon as Tennessee's official wild animal on May 21, 1971. The raccoon, Procynn lotor, is a furry animal that has a bushy, ringed tail and a band of black hair around its eyes which looks like a mask. Raccoons, often called coons, eat fish and frogs that they catch in rivers and streams. Raccoons living in Tennessee measure from 30 to 38 inches long, including their tails. They weigh from 12 to 25 pounds. Most males are larger than females. Raccoons walk like bears, with all four feet on the ground, and are good swimmers. ("Tennessee Department of State") House Joint Resolution No. 156 was approved by the Tennessee General Assembly on May 17, 1971 and by Governor Winfield Dunn on May 21, 1971. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 156 By Neese A RESOLUTION to proclaim the Raccoon (Procyon lotor) as the Official Wild Animal of the State of Tennessee. WHEREAS, The Raccoon (procyon lotor) is in great abundance throughout the entire State of Tennessee; and WHEREAS, The Raccoon is considered to be one of our most important fur bearing game animals; and WHEREAS, The Raccoon is held in high esteem as one of the most valuable game animals in the State of Tennessee; and WHEREAS, The "Coonskin Cap" has been displayed in the Halls of Congress and on the Frontier with equal candor; and WHEREAS, Most small boys, and men alike, this Nation over think of the Great State of Tennessee as: Home hunting ground of Davy Crockett, Green Mountains, and 'Coons; and WHEREAS, Without the sport of 'Coon hunting, many rich and colorful stories would never have been possible, to be related from one generation to another for centuries to come; and WHEREAS, The 'coon is a subject of great deal of legislation in each General Assembly; and[sic] WHEREAS, Without the sport of 'Coon hunting, many men would have missed the envigorating benefits and enriching experiences to be enjoyed while pursuing the elusive 'Coon; and WHEREAS, The State of Tennessee does not officially have a State Wild Animal; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, That the Raccoon (Procyon lotor) be adopted as the official wild animal symbolic of the State of Tennessee.

North Carolina Residents. Please contact your state representatives to support House Bill 935 supporting the NC Rare Disease Advocacy Council. https://lnkd.in/eFGazj8 Find your state representative: https://lnkd.in/exdJ2BQ6 OVERVIEW: House Bill 935 would transfer the Advisory Council on Rare Diseases ("Council") from the UNC School of Medicine to the Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), revise the membership of the Council and appropriate $250,000 in recurring funding to cover administrative costs of the Council. CURRENT LAW: S.L. 2015-199 established the Council within the School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina to advise the Governor, the Secretary, and the General Assembly on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education relating to rare diseases. S.L. 2016-30 renamed Part 6, of Article 1B of Chapter 130A Taylor's Law Establishing the Advisory Council on Rare Diseases. S.L. 2022-74, Section 9G.5, extended the terms of the advisory council members and added a parent of a childhood rare disease survivor. BACKGROUND: The North Carolina Rare Disease Advisory Council (NCRDAC) is not currently active. The goal of this bill is to move the Council to a different area, add critical areas for members, provide funding and establish guidelines ensuring the Council is held accountable to the North Carolina rare disease community and associated stakeholders. Why HB935 is important to the Rare Disease Community of North Carolina:  1.) Moves the Council from the UNC School of Medicine to NCDHHS which will give a greater platform beyond just drug development. Finding solutions for the rare disease community requires a systems-level approach with broad, multi-stakeholder involvement 2.) Adds additional council members from critical areas along with adding accountability of the Council to North Carolinian's   3.) Appropriates funds to DHHS to cover administrative costs of the Council. We appreciate your consideration and support in giving the North Carolina Rare Disease Community a Voice.

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