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Progress NC Action was founded in 2011 to promote public policies that make NC a fairer, healthier, more equitable state.
"We did an independent analysis. We hired people who were experts in this. We generated 700 pages worth of evidence, all to show the Utilities Commission that Duke way overshot the mark," Jackson said. #ncpol #no2ratehikes #peopleoverprofits
Wildlife lovers in North Carolina are celebrating this week, as four litters of endangered Red Wolf pups survive their first few months in the wild. These little pups are a big deal for a species that included only 7 adults in the 2010s.
Did you know that North Carolina's senators will decide who gets hired for two of the most important jobs in the government? Here are the guys they're interviewing this week. #ncpol #senate #embarrassments
Dave Boliek's Republican liaison to the NC Board of Elections resigned yesterday after many texts & conversations came to light in which he pressured county board members to change early voting sites & dates. #ncpol #earlyvoting
Helene Recovery Czar Michael Whatley helped write policies that could significantly privatize flood insurance. The Whatleys hold up to $190,000 in stock tied to the flood insurance market. NC deserves leaders who put families, homeowners, & disaster survivors ahead of profit. #nc
We're a long way from Jimmy Carter's peanut farm. The presidency was meant to be a commitment to serve the people, not to find ways to serve your own wallet, wealthy companies, or foreign interests. #ncpol #GrifterInChief
How did a rare bipartisan piece of legislation get through Congress? Everyone agrees housing prices are too high. Well, almost everyone. While hardworking Americans watch mortgages outpace income, Trump plays political games with our futures. #ncpol #housing #bipartisan
From the big screen, the soccer field, the battlefield, and even the current White House, these Americans call the US home through birthright citizenship. Many others enjoy that right thanks to the 14th amendment. The fight to protect it saw a victory last week. #ncpol
This line from what would become our national anthem, speaks of a battered flag giving glimpses of hope for an uncertain future. In the dark hours of the night, surrounded by turmoil, Francis Scott Key reminded himself: 'Our flag is still there; we aren't beaten.' #America250 #nc
Saturday marks not only America's 250th, but the one year anniversary of the OBBBA cutting Medicaid and SNAP to pay for billionaire tax breaks. For the past year, they've slashed safety nets instead of prices. #ncpol #biguglybill #oneyearlater
We are grateful for the over one million immigrants who call North Carolina home. You are an important part of the community, and we are better for having you. As we celebrate 250 years this week, we remember the role immigrant families have played in building this country. #nc
This law doesn't help or improve anything in our schools. It tells teachers to remain "impartial" when covering historical oppression. It tells admin not to talk about things like implicit bias. It sends many students a clear message that they don't belong. #ncpol @wearencae.bsky.social
HB 437 does nothing to help people find housing, medical care, or transportation. Instead of addressing any of the causes of homelessness, it takes an "out of sight, out of mind" approach. It treats unhoused people as problems instead of people. #ncpol www.wral.com/news/nccapit...
Yesterday, the NCGOP didn't vote for a budget to raise pay for teachers, law enforcement officers, or other government workers. Instead, they voted to censor teachers & professors, take officers from policing to help ICE, and weaken offices by banning diversity efforts. #ncpol
This money could have gone to so many things we need much more than a ballroom for Trump's ego. Reportedly, taxpayer dollars are being used for roughly half of the current costs. #ncpol
North Carolina elections should be as fair and transparent as possible. HB 958 would make it harder for many to get their vote counted, make things even less transparent, and politicize what should be the least political task in government. It goes to committee tomorrow. #ncpol
"I'm grateful for the people who showed up and spoke up about what higher power bills would mean for them. You made a real difference," said Jackson. Duke has lowered their request from 18% to 11.6% so far. #ncpol #no2ratehikes www.wcnc.com/article/news...
HB 958 would give State Auditor Dave Boliek even more power over elections and would further politicize elections by replacing civil servants with political hires. If you can't make it to Raleigh, your voice still can using this public comment link. #ncpol https://ncleg.gov/RequestForComments/51
HB 958 would make it harder for many North Carolinians to have their vote counted, even some troops stationed overseas. NC won't sit back and watch it happen. If you can't make it to Raleigh, your voice still can using this public comment link. #ncpol https://ncleg.gov/RequestForComments/51
North Carolina communities are still dealing with the consequences of years of GenX contamination. Most recently, Robeson County residents are suing the local government for ignoring pleas to fix contamination from a landfill. #ncpol https://bit.ly/4abdm6v
Today, Black communities across North Carolina honor the past, unite around needs of the present, and contemplate the future. At a moment when the denial of justice is glaringly obvious and we are fighting to move forward instead of back, togetherness is vital. #juneteenth #nc https://bit.ly/4gv2jZE
Yesterday's "retirement party" for Rep. Sarah Stevens focused on her connection to predator, Harvey West Jr. As she leaves office early to focus on a campaign to unseat Justice Anita Earls, the event also reminded the public of Steven's disastrous record as a lawmaker. #ncpol
But that's not all! Order now and you'll receive a copy of SB 266, a bill that allowed Duke Energy to raise your electric bill higher than ever. *No votes actually included-- we're just relieved to see one of NC's worst legislators resigning today
“The people running this legislature have made a choice, every single day, to prioritize their own political agenda over the basic functions of your government,” said Sen. Sydney Batch (D-Wake). #ncpol #ncga #passabudget