NC Supreme Court and the NC Court of Appeals Appointments
Congratulations to Justice Allison Riggs and Judge Carolyn Thompson on their respective appointments to the NC Supreme Court and the NC Court of Appeals.
McCarthy Impeachment Inquiry
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is recommending a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden and once again shows he’s more focused on political stunts instead of getting things done for our communities.
September 11, 2001
Remembering today the 2,977 souls we lost on September 11, 2001. We must never forget the bravery of our first responders running into harm’s way, the innocent victims who were starting their day like any other, and the families and survivors who continue to grieve 22 years later.
U.S. Open Champion
Congrats to U.S. Open Champion Coco Gauff! At 19, she is the youngest American to win since Serena Williams in 1999. So proud!
$900,000 Awarded to Improve Public Transportation
Today we celebrated $900,000 I secured in federal funding that will provide critical accessibility and safety improvements along several routes in Wake County. I’m proud to partner with GoTriangle on this effort.4 https://abc11.com/gotriangle-public-transportation-raleigh-buses-wake-county-bus/13754514
Student Debt Crisis
Our country is in the midst of an unprecedented student debt crisis, totaling over $1.77 trillion nationwide. Americans who make an effort to pay off their loans deserve a chance at prosperity, re-establishing their credit, and participating in the economy.
Medicaid Expansion
An estimated 60,000 North Carolinians have been kicked off Medicaid this year. Republican leaders in the General Assembly need to do their jobs, pass a budget, and implement Medicaid expansion. We can’t wait any longer. https://abc11.com/medicaid-strongs-nc-health-insurance/13735844/
Voting Rights Battle
Must Read Op-Ed by Governor Roy Cooper: “For all the right-wing fearmongering about near nonexistent election fraud, the truth is that they’re the ones using the long arm of the law to rig elections and threaten our democracy. We can’t let them get away with it.” https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/05/opinions/north-carolina-voting-rights-battle-cooper/index.html
Get the Judiciary Committee Back on Track
In Congress, I am proud to serve on the Judiciary Committee—it’s a serious committee engaged in serious work to protect the fundamental civil rights and freedoms of all Americans. Or at least it used to be.
Happy Labor Day!
Today, we honor America’s workers – past and present – who’ve made invaluable contributions to our country. Let’s recommit ourselves to championing the workers and unions who make this country great.