Local Government

In 2022, government transfers contributed 35.2% of income in Bladen County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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In 2022, government transfers made up 35.2% of income in Bladen County—ranking it 20th most dependent among North Carolina counties.

In 2022, government transfers made up 37.5% of income in Columbus County, an alarming 27.1% surge from 10.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

State Sen. Danny Earl Britt Jr. sponsored a bill that passed both the North Carolina House and Senate to modernize alarm systems licensing and strengthen protective services oversight.

State Rep. Brenden H. Jones sponsored a bill enhancing the North Carolina State Auditor’s access and autonomy, which passed both the House and Senate.

State Sen. Danny Earl Britt Jr. sponsored a bill establishing a new offense for possessing explosive devices that passed both the North Carolina House and Senate.

State Rep. Brenden H. Jones sponsored a bill clarifying motor vehicle dealer laws that passed both the North Carolina House and Senate.

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across South North Carolina News publication area was approved in 2024, as…

State Sen. Danny Earl Britt Jr., sponsor of the concealed handgun permit bill, saw it pass both the North Carolina House and Senate.

State Sen. Danny Earl Britt Jr. sponsored a bill that passed both the North Carolina House and Senate, establishing exemptions for rebuilding structures damaged by historic floods.

State Rep. Brenden H. Jones sponsored a bill mandating detention administrators to verify prisoners’ legal residency status, which passed both the North Carolina House and Senate.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers across South North Carolina News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Manufacturing industry located across South North Carolina News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the…

In 2022, government transfers made up 37.5% of income in Columbus County—ranking it 10th most dependent among North Carolina counties.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.5% of income in Bladen County, providing an average of $5,088 per capita to residents.

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located across South North Carolina News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by…

State Rep. Brenden H. Jones sponsored the 2025 State Investment Modernization Act, which passed both the North Carolina House and Senate.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.2% of income in Scotland County, providing an average of $4,590 per capita to residents.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across South North Carolina News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…

In 2022, government transfers contributed 38.6% of income in Scotland County. How does this compare to historical figures?

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.3% of income in Columbus County, providing an average of $4,970 per capita to residents.

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