Trump is Failing Families Through Rising Cost of Health Insurance
Many middle-income families spend at least a tenth of their income on health insurance. Read more in the NC Newsline article, Many middle-income families spend at least a tenth of their income on health insurance.
Trump’s Reckless Economic Policies
Trump’s reckless economic policies are driving prices higher and higher, putting more pressure on working families. Read more in The Wall Street Journal article, The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again.
Trump Ignores Climate Change, Threatens Lives
Donald Trump’s decision to repeal the endangerment finding and cripple our ability to fight climate change will make us sicker, cost lives, and hurt property values. Choosing short-term corporate profits over our health and safety is unconscionable. Read more in the AP News article, Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls […]
The Price of Trump Tarriffs
Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs cost the average household $1,000 last year and could cost $1,300 this year. That’s the largest U.S. tax increase as a share of GDP since 1993. Shameful. Read more in the ABC news article, Trump’s tariffs cost American households $1,000 last year: Research group.
Vote in Wake County Starting 2/12
In-person early voting begins in North Carolina tomorrow, February 12. Make sure you have a plan to vote!
Trump Promised to Lower Cost of Living, Yet it Keeps Rising
Donald Trump promised lower costs on day one, but the cost of living keeps rising. North Carolina deserves better than reckless policies that are raising prices. Read more in the NC Newsline article, Poll shows most North Carolinians concerned about rising prices, everyday expenses.
Trump’s Big, Ugly Law Puts Families at Risk
With cold weather driving up utility bills across North Carolina, families are feeling the impact of higher energy costs. Repealing the Inflation Reduction Act through Trump’s Big, Ugly Law rolled back tools that helped lower bills and weatherize homes. We should be protecting families from rising costs, not leaving them out in the cold.
Celebrating Black History Month in the Triangle
This month and every month, we celebrate Black history. We must remain committed to building a future rooted in equal justice and opportunity for all. I hope you’ll find an event or exhibit near you to attend this month. Find things to do and see this month via RaleighNC.gov.
Trump Profiteers off the Presidency
While Donald Trump and his family profiteer off the presidency to the tune of billions of dollars, hardworking Americans are struggling with the rising cost of everything from rent and food to health care and utilities. We deserve better. Learn more in The New Yorker article, Trump’s Profiteering Hits $4 Billion.
NC ACA Enrollment Down 22% Due to High Costs
Republicans have raised premiums and made health care unaffordable for millions of Americans. In North Carolina alone, ACA enrollment is down 22% in 2026, the biggest enrollment decrease of any state. See The News & Observer opinion article, A dramatic drop in ACA enrollment in NC spells trouble for Republicans.