On Wednesday, North Carolinians filled the NCGA to tell the truth about the devastating costs of having no state budget. Check out this week's Batch Brief and watch the full “No Budget Hearing” video so you can see & share these incredible stories.
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From local election wins that prove voters are rejecting Republican extremism... To 130 days without a budget and a looming Medicaid funding crisis... To dinosaurs, short stories, and more!
Read the latest in The Batch Brief ⤵️
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NEW: A special edition of the Batch Brief is out now. Let’s stop pretending this isn’t what it is.
Republicans, nationally and here in NC, are choosing to let food assistance vanish for over 1.4 million North Carolinians. That isn’t leadership. It’s cruelty.
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In just six days, Republicans redrew our congressional maps to serve Trump, silenced debate on the Senate floor, and blocked Medicaid funding. And they did it all without shame. Check out this week's Batch Brief for the full breakdown from this week in the NCGA.
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And every constituent deserves the same respect from this institution. If rumors are true, and the majority party plans to redistrict the state in less than 72 hours, they have an obligation to inform the chamber. 3/3
This continued refusal to engage in even the most basic level of transparency is a direct insult to the millions of North Carolinians we were elected to represent. Every Senator in this chamber holds the same responsibility to their constituents,
Over the past few days, our staff has requested details about next week’s redistricting process. So far we have received no answers, no updates, and no communication whatsoever. #ncpol 1/3
One question. That’s all it could take to save your life. Learn how to talk to your doctor about dense breast tissue and why it matters. Start here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Btm...
North Carolina deserves a full budget not cowardly, patchwork politics. Get the latest on where things stand, what’s at stake, and how Leader Batch is fighting back in this week’s #BatchBrief
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Republicans are back at it again, rigging elections instead of doing their jobs. Read Leader Sydney Batch's statement on the announcement that Republican leaders plan to bring the legislature back into session to redraw NC congressional maps again. #ncpol
📬 The latest #BatchBrief is out!
102 days without a full state budget and North Carolinians are paying the price. Plus: youth advocates, biotech investment, and more!
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Statement from Leader Batch:
"The allegations against Rep. Brockman are incredibly serious and deeply disturbing. While the justice system moves forward as it should, I believe Representative Brockman should resign. North Carolinians deserve leaders who reflect the integrity of their office."
What happens when corporate money meets weak leadership? And what happens when Holly Springs attracts $700M in investment? Find out in the Batch Brief!
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No budget. Pay-to-play. Big wins in Holly Springs. A heartfelt goodbye. It’s all in this week's Batch Brief!
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Too many leaders are focused on the wrong priorities. In this week’s Batch Brief, I’m talking about:
💸 Protecting public schools from a costly voucher scheme
🥚 What’s really driving high grocery prices
🏓 Celebrating District 17’s own Pamela DeLoatch
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🚨 A new Batch Brief is here! 🚨
From a reckless private school voucher tax credit to the stubbornly high price of groceries here’s what’s on my mind this week.
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Honored to celebrate Raleigh’s new Indian Consular Application Center (8354 Six Forks Rd), run by VFS Global for the Embassy of India (DC) and grateful for our strong ties with the Consulate and Indian community. The Center offers visas & key consular services close to home!
A new Batch Brief is out now! From big decisions in Raleigh to big news right here in-district, there’s a lot to catch up on. Get the latest updates from the legislature and from District 17!
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Today, we should celebrate this achievement, but tomorrow, we must get back to work. I urge Republican leadership to call the Senate back into session to pass a state budget that continues to invest in the programs that make North Carolina the best place to do business.
Wishing everyone a festive and safe July 4th!
A new Batch Brief is live!
📣 Why Senate Democrats made history with a “present” protest on HB 805
⚖️ Christal’s Law is now NC law
⏸️ The legislature’s in recess, but the dysfunction isn’t
📊 PLUS: Vote in our poll
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Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is a disaster for North Carolina. Leader Batch's full statement:
Last week brought a mix of wins and letdowns—$4.7B in jobs, a stalled relief package, and a student artist’s moment to shine. 🎨 Catch up on the stories we're still thinking about from the latest Batch Brief. #ncpol
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From disaster relief delays to billion-dollar job wins, this week’s #BatchBrief is a ride. Catch up on the headlines from the NCGA—plus, Leader Batch dropped her summer playlist. 🎶👀
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Juneteenth is not only a day to remember what was ended. It’s a day to imagine what still needs built. And we can only build if we’re brave enough to come together—by showing up, by speaking out, by voting, by organizing, and by never letting the flame of justice flicker out.
We will not stand by while political violence threatens our democracy.
Read Leader Batch's full statement on the targeted assassination of Rep. Hortman and attack on Sen. Hoffman in Minnesota today:
A new Batch Brief just dropped! Here's what's inside:
📊 NC budget update — where we are and why it matters
❤️ Medicaid coverage is under threat
⚾ A history-making Baseball player calls District 17 home
📵 A scam warning from the NCDMV
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ICYMI: On Tuesday, NC marked 250 years since the Mecklenburg Resolves—our first bold stand against royal rule. Our ancestors didn’t wait for change. They made it. 📜✊🏽 #ncpol
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250 years ago, North Carolinians stood up to a king. They didn’t wait for permission. They resisted tyranny, demanded liberty, and built a government by and for the people.
Today, that fight continues. NC will never bow to a king ever again. 💪🏽🇺🇸 #ncpol
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