The North Carolina General Assembly has passed a budget that includes significant investments in teacher pay raises, public safety, and infrastructure. The budget also allocates funds for farming and water and wastewater infrastructure. Representative Brendan Jones, the Republican majority leader, described the budget as a responsible and conservative budget that prioritizes the needs of working families, teachers, and law enforcement. However, some Democrats have expressed concerns about the budget's impact on public schools and the diversion of taxpayer money to private school vouchers. [... more]

Manny Singh, president of Coke Membrane Systems, shares his passion for creating long-term value for customers by developing membrane-based solutions to address water and wastewater problems. He highlights the company's success in implementing compact membrane systems in Brazil and its applications in various industries, including wine filtration and beer production. [... more]

Mani Singh, president of Koch Membrane Systems, shares his personal experience with water scarcity in India and how he applies his knowledge to develop innovative membrane-based solutions for water and wastewater treatment, improving the lives of millions worldwide. [... more]

Mani Singh, President of Koch Membrane Systems, shares his passion for solving real-world problems through innovative membrane technology. He highlights the importance of water filtration and conservation, citing examples of successful projects in Brazil and the impact of membrane solutions on industries such as wine and beer production. [... more]