Midday Interviews

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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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – Larry Dezio wants to know if illegal immigrants should be allowed to enter and receive degrees at North Carolina's community colleges and state universities.

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – Joe Burke wants to know: what would you do in order to try and ensure that gas prices return to an affordable rate?

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By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – A question from Tim Barker: Wilmington has one of, if not the highest traffic accident rate in the state. Statistics show driving while talking on a cell phone increases the risk of collision. Would you support legislation banning drivers from using cell phones - why or why not?

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