Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!

Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with Union County School Board Chairman, Jimmy Bention, Sr., about the school board members' stipend increase from $750 a month to $950 a month. Chairman Bention explains why the board members needed the increase, siting the size of the school system they oversee as one of the reasons. As the chairman sees retirement in his near future, he wanted to take the opportunity to increase the compensation for the hardworking board members in Union County. With some uproar following the stipend increase, he felt it necessary to point out that not everyone in government is out for personal gain, there are many government employees who show up every day to work hard and help the community they serve.

Later, Brett shares an interview with NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons, where they discuss his future, as well as the future of the NC Republican party. In short, the future looks bright for the NCGOP, with some historic achievements on the horizon.

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