The Republican budget is bad for North Carolina.
Tax breaks for billionaires. Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and other valuable programs. Clean energy job cuts. Learn more in The N&O article, Cuts to clean energy credits threaten NC jobs, power bills and billions in spending.
Chimney Rock
This is huge for Western North Carolina, and I encourage everyone to get out and support the economy by visiting the region. If you’re interested in going to Chimney Rock, be sure to make your reservation!
Trump Endangering Us and the Environment
Trump is endangering thousands of us so that the worst polluters can freely ruin our air. This is wrong, and it certainly doesn’t benefit North Carolina. Read more in an article from AP, Trump EPA rollbacks would weaken rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives.
Deeply Concerning FEMA News
Whether it’s a bad joke or he seriously didn’t know it, this is deeply concerning. Trump’s cuts to the National Weather Service and NOAA already put North Carolinians in danger. This only makes it worse.
Gov. Josh Stein Encouraging Tourism in Western NC
I’m glad to have a Governor who will go anywhere and speak with everyone to help the people of his state. Like Josh Stein said, “Western NC is open for business.” Read The News & Observer article: NC Gov. Josh Stein joined Stephen Colbert’s show, encourages WNC tourism. What was said?
Stay Alert During Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially began this weekend. After Trump’s cuts to the National Weather Service and NOAA, this hurricane season could be especially dangerous. Be sure to stay alert and follow NC Emergency Management to stay informed.
We must continue to pressure the Senate to protect Medicaid
Read why in The Century Foundation’s article, House-Passed Tax Cuts for Wealthy People and Corporations Come at a Cost to Americans’ Health.
Memorial Day
There still are ways to pay respect to our fallen heroes. Grateful for the freedoms they fought to protect and preserve. Check out WRAL’s article, We honor, we remember: 2025 Memorial Day events in the Triangle.
George Floyd
Never forget. Never stop fighting for change. Read WRAL’s article, Thousands mark 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder as they call for justice and decry Trump.
Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is already dangerous, but Trump’s cuts to the National Weather Service will make it even more dangerous. Cutting the staff at local forecasting agencies endangers communities in NC and across the Southeast. Learn more from NBC News’ article, NOAA forecasts above-average Atlantic hurricane season.