Women’s Equality Day
Today is Women’s Equality Day—a day when we celebrate the 19th Amendment. Our vote is our voice, and I know women in North Carolina and across the country will make their voices heard in November.
Inflation Reduction Act Caps the Cost of Insulin
For the first time ever, the Inflation Reduction Act caps the cost of insulin at $35 a month for seniors and individuals with disabilities on Medicare. This is historic and will lower costs for so many North Carolinians. https://abc11.com/inflation-reduction-act-joe-biden-healthcare-costs-medicare/12139033/
Happy first day of classes to all NC State students!
Wishing you success in the year ahead.
Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club
It was great to be at Five County Stadium today being the honorary manager of the game for the Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club.
Gun Buyback Event
Raleigh is hosting a gun buyback event tomorrow. If you have a firearm you can’t store safely or one that you no longer wish to own, consider turning it in for compensation. Learn more about the event at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article264291261.html
Abortion Access
This decision is devastating, but not unexpected. We cannot rely on our courts to protect our reproductive freedom. Abortion access is on the ballot in November, and I know the women of North Carolina will make their voices heard. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article264621011.html
Rolesville Fire Chief Rodney Privette
I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of Rolesville Fire Chief Rodney Privette. He served our community for many years and was dedicated to keeping people safe. I join all of Wake County in mourning this loss. https://abc11.com/fire-chief-rodney-privette-rolesville-rural-department-the-town-of-dies/12135290/
Wake Tech Reach Program
Yesterday, I was excited to announce $600,000 in funding for the Wake Tech Reach Program. I secured funding for this important initiative that will give first-generation & Latino students the resources they need to succeed in college & beyond. https://abc11.com/wake-technical-community-college-latino-deborah-ross-tech-jobs/12130461/
Reproductive Freedom
More than 20 years ago, I worked with legislators on both sides of the aisle to expand access to contraception in North Carolina. It’s extremely disappointing to see where we are today. Reproductive freedom is on the ballot this November.
The Inflation Reduction Act
Last week, Democrats passed the single-greatest investment in clean energy and combating climate change in history. The Inflation Reduction Act will be a game-changer for North Carolina, and I look forward to President Biden signing it into law. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article264442826.html