John R. Lewis Act
Today I voted to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, a critical and timely piece of legislation to combat efforts to suppress the right to vote across the United States. The bill sets basic national standards for voter access and identification, ends partisan gerrymandering, and protects the integrity of our elections.
The Redistricting Process
A panel of North Carolina judges just allowed Republicans’ partisan gerrymandered legislative maps to stand. Our state’s population has grown and diversified over the past decade. The redistricting process in our state should have reflected this change, creating fair districts where communities are not split apart and one vote counted just the same as the […]
A Year Ago
On this day in 2021, insurrectionists — incited by hate and misinformation from the highest levels — stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt to prevent a peaceful transfer of power. Today, we mourn the brave Americans who died in defense of our democracy and express our heartfelt gratitude to the courageous Capitol Police […]
Healthy Tips for the New Year
As we enter the new year, here are some tips on how you can enjoy Wake County while caring for your body and mental health. https://www.wral.com/7-top-wellness-tips-for-healthy-living-in-the-triangle/20049739/
Backlog of Work Authorizations for Immigrant Spouses
I sent a letter to DHS and USCIS requesting that they fix the backlog of work authorizations for immigrant spouses. Due to changes under the Trump administration, applicants – many of them women in STEM fields – have faced lengthy wait times hurting their families and our economy. Read more here: https://www.newsobserver.com/article256818492.html
Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary
It was wonderful to visit the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary and see the hundreds of colorful lanterns on display. The festival is open daily through January 9th.
Three New Drive-Thru COVID Testing Sites
The N.C. Department of Health of Human Services is opening three new drive-thru COVID testing sites in Wake County to accommodate for the increased demand. These new sites do not require appointments but do require online registration with the department’s testing vendor. If you have symptoms or have been around someone who has tested positive […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy Hoildays to all North Carolinians celebrating! May your day be filled with good times and cheer.
Child Tax Credit Delivers $292 Million in Tax Cuts
The Child Tax Credit that my colleagues and I passed has delivered approximately $292 million in tax cuts to more than 118,000 families in our community according to new estimates from the Joint Economic Committee Majority. How has the Child Tax Credit helped your family? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article252801563.html
Please Get Vaccinated for the Holidays
As we approach the holidays, please get vaccinated and boosted to protect yourself and your loved ones. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article256688542.html