There’s a lot to unpack in the House budget. We’re glad to see strong investments in teacher pay and disaster recovery for WNC, but there are some concerns around power grabs and fiscal responsibility. We're looking forward to robust discussion in committee today. #ncpol #ncga
Warrantless surveillance? Banned. Parental rights? Protected. Reproductive freedom? Guaranteed.” Sounds good, right? That’s what HB503 promised. Too bad NC Republicans wouldn’t even give it a vote. #ncpol
Read the full bill here: webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocu...
The NC House Dems had a bill that:
✅ Raised wages
✅ Cut childcare costs
✅ Brought back the child tax credit
✅ Gave working parents paid leave
So of course… the NC House GOP buried it.
Read the full bill here: webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocu...
Today we mourn the loss of opportunity for better schools, better pay and a better future. HB420 could’ve changed everything. But the NC GOP chose politics over public education, again. #ncpol #ncga
Read the full bill here: webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocu...
Fully funding school meals. Raising teacher pay. Supporting kids with disabilities. Republicans didn’t even give it a hearing in the NC House this session.
Meet the bill they let die in silence: HB 807 - webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocu...
Happening Now: NC House and Senate Democrats are holding a joint press conference to mourn the good bills killed by NC Republicans this session. #ncpol #ncga
📺 Tune in: www.youtube.com/live/oSGoSil...
🚨BREAKING🚨
By a near unanimous vote, the North Carolina House passed House Bill 515- the North Carolina Economic Abuse Prevention Act. We are one step closer to giving domestic violence survivors legal protections against coerced debt. On to the Senate!
🧵NCDP Rural Caucus Chair and Scotland County Democratic Party Chair @BJGibsonNC, @kimberlyhardync.bsky.social, Scotland County Democrats, Young Dems of Scotland County, @nchousedems.com, @terrybrownclt.bsky.social, & @GarlandPierceNC gathered today in Laurinburg for a day of action. #ncpol
Here's a live look at NC House GOP lining up for their ivermectin after passing HB 618, which forces pharmacists to hand it out without a prescription. Glad we've got our priorities straight over there. 😒 #ncpol
Looking through HB 549 votes yesterday (possibly one of the most hypocritical bills this year), Rep. Schietzelt (HD-35) was listed with a "Not Voting" designation. I wonder why? Because he was definitely there. It's likely he knows it's a bad bill, but he doesn't have the courage to vote NO. #ncpol
ICYMI: Highlights from this morning’s gun safety bill press conference led by Rep. Tracy Clark #ncpol :
“We are mothers, fathers, friends and community members, I’ve lost three loved ones to gun violence—one to suicide, two to homicide.”-Rep. Clark
www.wfmynews2.com/article/news...
Latest book ban bill, HB 636 isn’t about protecting kids, it’s about wasting taxpayer money. It opens the door to endless lawsuits over library books. Schools will spend more time in court than in classrooms. This isn’t government efficiency, it’s government overreach, paid for by you. #ncpol #ncga
ICYMI - Listen to what Rep. Zack Hawkins (D-Durham) had to say about DEI bills with @kellymccullen.bsky.social on State Lines over the weekend. #ncpol
First day of legislator orientation. Excited to be retuning to the #ncga and representing Buncombe County, and the towns of Asheville, Woodfin, & Biltmore Forest.
Started orientation yesterday. Here we go!
New Legislator Orientation. Pictured with Littleton (Halifax County) native Susan Hawfield Whitehead, who is the Executive Assistant for Legislative Services Officer Paul Coble. Her late father, Mason Hawfield, served as town commissioner and mayor of Littleton for 50 years. #ncpol #newlegislators
Rep. Lindsey Prather (@pratherfornc.bsky.social) breakdown SB382. This is nothing more than a GOP power grab after the 2024 Election. #ncpol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL5E...
The GOP’s SB 382 isn’t disaster relief—it’s a blatant power grab that exploits Hurricane Helene victims to push their extreme agenda. Gov. Cooper was right to veto this sham bill. NC deserves real relief, not partisan games. #ncpol
The “disaster relief” bill does nothing to help Western NC, but rather is a self-serving power grab to consolidate power and control in the hands of Republicans. Watch a portion of my floor speech from last night to learn where the NC GOP priorities lie.
“People in western North Carolina are just now getting water to drink,” von Haefen said. “We have the money to help them survive, but instead, we’re giving it away to the wealthiest families in our state.”
Vance and Granville counties have completed canvassing. With all votes now officially counted, our lead grew from 182 to 233 votes. It’s now safe to officially call the GOP supermajority broken!! #ncpol
I think it's taking some time for everyone to get here as there we are still curing and chasing ballots. We need to ensure that all votes are counted. :)
Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, and supported our candidates. We are amazed by the collective support we've received throughout our mission to restore the veto. This is just the beginning—we have more work to do, but the foundation is laid. #ncpol
