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Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-04-28

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This bill appropriates $72,000 in state funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support the annual Winston-Salem HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk, a nonprofit event designed to raise public awareness, reduce stigma, and provide education about HIV/AIDS.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that funding HIV/AIDS awareness and education events is important for public health, helping reduce stigma around HIV/AIDS and improving community understanding of the disease.
• •They contend that nonprofit organizations like Joyful Soul Treasures need financial support to effectively reach the public, and that this relatively modest investment can have meaningful public health benefits in the Winston-Salem area.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether state general funds should support specific nonprofit events, arguing that organizations should pursue private donations or grants instead.
• •They might also note that $72,000 represents a directed grant to one specific organization rather than a broader, statewide HIV/AIDS funding program, and question whether this is the best use of limited state budget resources.