American Rescue Plan
Many American families could receive up to $300/month, per child as part of the advanced monthly #ChildTaxCredit payments I helped pass in the American Rescue Plan. File your taxes today to make sure your family starts getting your payments asap.
N.C. State University Students and Visitors
Excited for N.C. State University and the surrounding community that Memorial Belltower for the first time has real bells to welcome students and visitors to campus.
CDC Announced Fully Vaccinated Individuals No Longer Need to Wear a Mask
In case you missed it – yesterday the CDC announced fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask and today Governor Roy Cooper lifted the mandatory mask mandate and mandatory capacity requirements. If you have not received your vaccine yet, I encourage you to get it as soon as possible.
Colonial Pipeline
Yesterday I led a letter with Rep. Adams requesting a full investigation into the May 7th cyber-attack on the Colonial Pipeline — which delivers approximately 45% of all fuel consumed on the East Coast. I will continue to monitor the situation and hope we get this resolved as soon as possible.
Colonial Pipeline Cyber-Attack
I’m closely monitoring the impacts of the Colonial Pipeline cyber-attack and reports of gas shortages in Raleigh. At this time, it’s important to only fill your tank if it’s necessary. If you suspect price gouging, please report it to the NC Attorney General’s office. I’m encouraged by the Department of Energy’s efforts and am hopeful […]
Helping India
As a member of the House Caucus on India and Indian Americans, I sent a letter to President Biden last week requesting more aid for India as they are experiencing the deadly second wave of COVID-19. So many people are suffering needlessly. Helping India respond to this latest wave is humane and is in our […]
American Rescue Plan
Great news — The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that, thanks to the American Rescue Plan, North Carolina is receiving more than $5.4 billion. These funds provide support for North Carolina households, small businesses, impacted industries, essential workers, and the communities hit hardest by the pandemic.
Happy Mother’s Day!
My mother was a member of the League of Women Voters during the height of the Women’s Rights Movement. She was frustrated by the lack of female representation in office at the local level so she got her friends to run and vote together. This impacted me greatly as a young girl and encouraged me […]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Restaurants play an essential role in our economy and sense of community. I advocated for more assistance to help them through the pandemic. President Biden’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a critical resource in keeping restaurants open during our recovery.
Register Today
While it is positive to hear that over 50% of adults in North Carolina have received the COVID vaccine, vaccine rates are dropping rapidly. If you haven’t gotten your vaccine yet, register today to help keep your family and neighbors safe.