Struggling during COVID?
You’re not alone and we’re in this together. The Hope4NC Helpline is here to provide resilience and mental health support for NC. The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is available 24 hours per day.
Join our virtual town hall TODAY.
Join us at 4:30PM with Congresswoman Donna Shalala, current Florida representative and former Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Dr. Myron Cohen. Register here by 3:30pm to take part in this important conversation: https://bit.ly/2z1TMuw
North Carolina Women Making History
I’d like to thank three women here in North Carolina who are currently making history. Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of NC Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Betsey Cuervo Tilson, State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer for North Carolina Division of Public Health; and Dr. Kim McDonald, Wake County Medical Director. Thank you […]
Equal Pay Day
To close out #WomensHistoryMonth, we recognize today as #EqualPayDay. It’s a sad reality, but most women still do not make the same amount of money as their male colleagues – a gap that widens even more if you’re a woman of color. I was proud to have introduced the Equal Pay Act during my time […]
North Carolina’s Stay-at-Home Order
Remember, North Carolina’s stay-at-home order goes into effect tomorrow at 5pm. As a state, let’s join together to combat the spread of COVID-19 by staying in – we’ve all got to do our part, so let’s make NC proud! https://www.newsobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article241577016.html
The Largest Stimulus Bill in U.S. History
Today, the House passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill, the largest in US history, which intends to funnel billions of dollars to our families, businesses small and large, hospitals, and unemployment programs. We must continue to work together to support our country’s economic and public health needs, and we all must do our part to […]
Wake Co. Stay at Home Order
As declared this afternoon, Wake County’s stay-at-home order will go into effect at 5pm on Friday and will last until April 17th. So what does this mean? It means we as a community will join together in staying home, only venturing out for essential needs such as grocery shopping, seeking medical attention if necessary, and […]
EMILY’s List
Thank you so much EMILY’s List for your endorsement! I’ve been a fighter for women’s and reproductive rights, and will continue to do so when elected to Congress. https://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/deborah-ross-20
Wake Co. State of Emergency
Today, Wake County declared a state of emergency, closing all fitness clubs, gyms, salons and spas, and limiting large gatherings of people to no more than 50. While these are challenging times, it’s good to see our county working together to combat the spread of COVID-19. Stay safe and healthy! https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article241409556.html
Here’s to Our Pets
While Wylie enjoys his walks and meeting up with other dogs at the park, he knows it’s best to keep his owners indoors. Let’s give a special thank you to our beloved pets for keeping us company through our social distancing!