Tech Jobs Boom + Deeper Tax Cuts + Raleigh Date Spots

Happy National Kissing Day,

Hopefully your day has started off positively and will go up from there. Below I've highlighted news about the tech job boom happening across the Triangle, potential state legislation updates, and more.

Today's Weather
Rain in the afternoon and evening. Temps: High of 81° & low of 64°

Here are the top 5 stories in Raleigh today

1. Raleigh is seeing a huge influx of tech jobs. Positions have surged 60% year-over-year to 10,831 in Raleigh alone. "Employers are looking to invest in resources and skills that can make up for the last year of delayed progress and stunted innovation," says a report from the NC Technology Association. (WRAL Tech Wire)
2. The North Carolina Board of Elections has agreed to Republicans' rule change allowing more poll observers. The new rule will allow for the precinct-specific observer list to include eight names as opposed to two. (NCGOP)
3. The newest State Senate budget proposal sacrifices raises for teachers and other state employees in favor of deeper tax cuts. A majority of state employees would see a bonus out of federal pandemic relief funds from $1,000-$1,500, but only a 1.5% pay raise. (WRAL)
4. The paramedic who was shot Saturday at a celebration in the park was released late that night. The shooter has not been identified, however it is believed by authorities that the paramedic was not intentionally targeted. (EMS1)
5. The body of a Charlotte man was found in a lake near Raleigh. Jamal Brinson was found after a 24-hour search in Falls Lake. Witnesses say he drowned after jumping in the lake to retrieve a piece of clothing that had been blown off a boat rented by him and friends. (WCCB)

Today in Raleigh

• Triangle In-Person Networking Event: CFA Society North Carolina is hosting the first in-person networking event in over a year at House of Hops. (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)
• Music & Movement Outside with Miss Kandyce at Southeast Regional Library. A fun event for families with toddlers and preschoolers for music and dancing outside fun. (10:30am-11:00am)
• Music Bingo at The Hop Yard NC (7:00 pm-9:00p m) Or if you're located more south-east, Bond Brothers Beer Co. (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)

Raleigh Patch Notebook

• In honor of National Kissing Day, check out this list of top date spots for any kind of romance. VisitRaleigh
• If you're looking to plan your 4th of July, fireworks are returning to Raleigh. Patch and WRAL are keeping track of where to go for the fun.
• Sleigh Bells announced its fall tour will be coming to Raleigh on October 5th. (mxdwn)
• North Carolina GOP lawmakers urge Governor Roy Cooper to sign House Bill 453, the Human Life Non-Discriminations Act.(CBS17)

I hope you all have an incredible Tuesday and get the opportunity to do something different or plan for something fun to come. If I missed out on anything or there's any happening in Raleigh you want to celebrate, send me an email to raleigh@patch.com to let me know!

Stay curious,
CJ Fullford