May 23, 2008 Newsletter Dear Friends, Greetings from Raleigh. This week, members of the General Assembly focused on revising the state budget, which will be our primary responsibility during the “short session.” Last year’s 2007-2009 budget made the investments we need in education, economic development, the environment, and other critical needs for our state while remaining fiscally responsible. As we make any changes, we will continue that commitment this year. In our first major legislation this year, the Senate this week passed prevention and intervention measures to stop young people from joining gangs. I strongly supported these new prevention efforts to tackle our state’s growing gang problem with comprehensive measures. We also passed two resolutions; one, recognizing the founders of our superb research library system at UNC, Louis Round Wilson, Susan Grey Akers and Frederick G. Kilgour; and the other, the outstanding achievements of the Person High School girl’s volleyball team for their second consecutive 4-A Girls’ State championship. As always, please feel free to contact me to share your opinions about these initiatives or any other issue you feel is important, and thank you for the opportunity to serve in the Senate. I hope you have a nice weekend. July 23, 2008 Newsletter July 15, 2008 Newsletter June 30, 2008 Newsletter May 29, 2008 Newsletter May 23, 2008 Newsletter March 16, 2008 Newsletter October 18, 2007 Newsletter August 20, 2007 Newsletter July 30 2007 Newsletter July 23 2007 Newsletter June 28, 2007 Newsletter March 19, 2007 Newsletter March 6, 2007 Newsletter February 22, 2007 Newsletter February 10, 2007 Newsletter February 2, 2007 Newsletter Paid for by Ellie Kinnaird for Senate • PO Box 668, Carrboro, NC 27510 • 919-929-1607 •