Chag sameach!
Wishing the Jewish community in North Carolina and across the globe a happy Passover. I hope this is a peaceful time spent with family and loved ones.
America COMPETES Act
I was excited to join President Joe Biden in Greensboro today! We heard his vision for bolstering American innovation and manufacturing. In Congress, we’re fighting to pass the America COMPETES Act to build a strong and prosperous future. https://rollcall.com/2022/04/13/inflation-china-competition-bill-will-headline-bidens-stop-in-battleground-north-carolina/
Clean Energy
An investment in clean energy is an investment in our future. At a time when gas prices are soaring, we must move away from our dependence on oil and towards a cleaner energy future. https://www.wral.com/north-carolina-leaders-push-for-state-to-be-leader-in-electric-vehicle-technology/20233498/
Teacher of the Year Finalists
Congratulations to the Wake County Public School System Teacher of the Year finalists! It has been a tough year, and our Wake County educators have stepped up in extraordinary ways to provide high-quality education to our students. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article260291280.html
First HBCU Women’s Rowing Team
So exciting to see Saint Augustine’s University launching the first HBCU women’s rowing team! I can’t wait to cheer them on and I hope HBCUs across the country follow their lead.
First Black Woman to Sit on Supreme Court
Yesterday Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history. I share the joy of people across the country who can now look at a court that is more reflective of our great nation.
Urgently Needed Relief for Restaurants
Today we passed urgently needed relief for restaurants in NC & across the country. After all they have gone through with COVID, we cannot leave restaurant owners and workers out to dry. I urge my Senate colleagues to pass our bill & deliver this support as soon as possible. House passes bill to provide relief […]
Postpartum Care Extended to a Full Year
This is important news for North Carolina mothers. Postpartum care through Medicaid has been extended from 60 days to a full year. Let’s build on this by finally expanding Medicaid in our state. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article260013825.html
Howard Manning
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dorcas Ministries’ beloved Executive Director, Howard Manning. Howard Manning was a compassionate leader in Wake County who was always looking for new ways to best serve our neighbors in need.
UNC Final Four Victory
Congratulations to UNC on a well-earned victory in the Final Four. You make our state proud!