Representative Matthew Winslow Updates Franklin County Citizens

Representative Matthew Winslow, North Carolina House of Representatives District 7, has issued his most recent newsletter highlighting recent state legislative activities.

GOLDEN LEAF INITIATIVE

Franklin County leaders have an opportunity to apply for up to $1.5m for projects that lead to economic opportunity aligned with our priority areas of job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, and agriculture.  Click here for more information.

REP. WINSLOW'S CURRENT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Winslow will serve on these committees during the 2025-2026 session:

• Appropriations, Capital and Information Technology (Rep. Winslow will serve as Chair.)
• Energy and Public Utilities (Rep. Winslow will serve as Chair.)
• Appropriations (Rep. Winslow will serve as Vice Chair.)
• Commerce and Economic Development
• Housing and Development
• Judiciary 1
• Transportation

HB47 SENT TO SENATE

Meanwhile, the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 (Part I) passed the House and has moved to the Senate for consideration.

HB 37 ENHANCE FIREFIGHTER BENEFITS & REPRESENTATION

A bill to increase benefits and representation for firefighters and rescue workers was referred to the House Standing Committee on Pensions and Retirement. 

For more information on the status of proposed legislation and to learn more about Rep. Winslow's recent activities, click here.