Local News

Students Should Not Have To Feel Unsafe at School

“Thoughts and prayers” are simply not enough. Congress must take bold, immediate steps to end this preventable crisis and protect our communities against further violence. https://abc11.com/nc-rally-against-gun-violence-unc-chapel-hill-deadly-shooting-north-carolina-democratic-youth-coalition/13793853/

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Rosh Hashanah

Shana Tova to everyone celebrating #RoshHashanah tonight! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy New Year.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

On the first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth I’m reflecting on the lasting impact and perseverance of the Latino community in North Carolina and across the nation.

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UNC Campus Shooting

In the aftermath of the August 28 shooting on the UNC campus, we were painfully reminded of the scourge of gun violence in our country.

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State Budget

Every day that Republicans in the General Assembly fight with each other over the state budget is another day that a mother with cancer or a grandfather with diabetes cannot access the care they need. North Carolinians deserve action on Medicaid expansion now. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article278567374.html

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McCarthy Impeachment Inquiry

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is recommending a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden and once again shows he’s more focused on political stunts instead of getting things done for our communities.

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September 11, 2001

Remembering today the 2,977 souls we lost on September 11, 2001. We must never forget the bravery of our first responders running into harm’s way, the innocent victims who were starting their day like any other, and the families and survivors who continue to grieve 22 years later.

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U.S. Open Champion

Congrats to U.S. Open Champion Coco Gauff! At 19, she is the youngest American to win since Serena Williams in 1999. So proud!

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$900,000 Awarded to Improve Public Transportation

Today we celebrated $900,000 I secured in federal funding that will provide critical accessibility and safety improvements along several routes in Wake County. I’m proud to partner with GoTriangle on this effort.4 https://abc11.com/gotriangle-public-transportation-raleigh-buses-wake-county-bus/13754514

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