Earth Day
With #EarthDay coming up, be sure to check out the new NC Science Trail and find new ways to explore nature in North Carolina. https://www.wral.com/nc-science-trail-offers-hands-on-learning-at-60-sites-from-the-coast-to-the-mountains/20796558/
Christina Koch
Very exciting news that NC Astronaut Christina Koch will take part in a mission to the moon next year. Koch will be part of the first crew of astronauts to travel around the moon in more than 50 years. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article273897985.html
Voter Girl Project
It was great to participate in the Voter Girl Project with the League of Women Voters of Wake County and the Girl Scouts. I got to talk about my work in NC and DC and take lots of questions from the group.
Reproductive Rights
Yesterday, NC House Republicans filed the most restrictive anti-choice bill our state has seen — and if passed, it would ban abortion except in cases where the mother’s life is at risk. This is a serious assault on our reproductive rights, and could spell doom for so many women, doctors, and members of our community […]
Handgun Purchases
I’m extremely disappointed that the North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Governor Roy Cooper‘s veto of legislation that would eliminate reasonable background checks for handgun purchases. We need to be enacting common-sense gun safety laws instead of putting North Carolinians at risk. https://www.wral.com/north-carolina-ends-pistol-permit-system/20786246/
Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act
Excited to welcome President Joe Biden to North Carolina today to highlight economic growth and the creation of good-paying jobs with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act.
Congratulations to the 2023 School Librarian of the Year, Raleigh’s own Julie Stivers!
Julie cultivates welcoming spaces to ensure her students are inspired, feel at home, and can see themselves represented in literature. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article273372540.html
North Carolina Courage
Good luck to the North Carolina Courage on their opening match in Cary tomorrow! Let’s go Courage!
Speak Out Against Hate
I promise to always use my voice to speak out against hate and stand up for what’s right. I hope you’ll join me in that commitment. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article273162335.html
Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Cameron Williams
Polly was a true inspiration to so many women in Wake County and beyond. She was a champion for so many causes but advocated fiercely for the rights of women, the elderly, and the economically disadvantaged. My condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsobserver/name/mary-cameron-williams-obituary?id=51088851