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While it is positive to hear that over 50% of adults in North Carolina have received the COVID vaccine, vaccine rates are dropping rapidly. If you haven’t gotten your vaccine yet, register today to help keep your family and neighbors safe.
American Families Plan
Great news — the American Families Plan will help North Carolinians. Here’s what’s in the package: ✅ Provides at least 2 years of free community college to all students ✅ Gives access to free, high-quality pre-school to all 3- and 4-year-olds ✅ Invests $9 billion in our teachers ✅ Creates a national, comprehensive paid family […]
The Research Triangle
Thank you to North Carolina’s research universities for your commitment to meeting the growing needs of data science research, education, and workforce in the Research Triangle. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all sectors in North Carolina, bearing a burden on our economy. I am confident that higher education will advance the economy and help attract […]
Top Magnet Elementary School In the Nation
Congratulations to the students and staff of Wiley Elementary School for being named the top magnet elementary school in the nation for the second time in five years. As the Representative for North Carolina’s 2nd District, who lives less than a mile from Wiley, I appreciate that Wake County is a leader in education, excellence, […]
American Families Plan
The American Families Plan is a once-in-a-generation investment to rebuild the middle class and invest in America’s future. I am particularly pleased that part of the plan focuses on tuition-free community college, as it is an issue that I have championed. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-propose-free-preschool-community-college-address-congress-n1265559
SBA Restaurant Revitalization Plan
It is estimated that 110,000 restaurants and bars across the country have permanently closed during the pandemic. I advocated for increased assistance to restaurants to help them stay in business through the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act created the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide $29 billion in funding to help restaurants keep their doors […]
President Biden’s First Address to a Joint Session of Congress
Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, President Biden will give his first address to a joint session of Congress. This is an opportunity to bring members of Congress together to reflect on our common purpose to work together to deliver results for the American people. I look forward to hearing from President Biden on his vision […]
Access to Counsel
Access to counsel is a matter of fundamental due process. No one should be held for hours without a chance to call a family member or a lawyer. I’m pleased the legislation passed the House and I was able to speak in favor of the bill both in the Rules Committee and Judiciary Committee.
Apple in Wake County
Thrilled that Apple has chosen to invest in Wake County. This decision will bring economic benefits and long-term job opportunities to the community.
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
I’m glad the Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act last week to address the surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans. Discrimination and hateful actions have no place in North Carolina or our country. I look forward to taking this bill up in the House and hope it gets signed into law as quickly […]