Our prayers are with the families and friends of the law enforcement officers who lost their lives today in Charlotte. We are also praying that the officers who were injured have swift recoveries.

Kellie and I are deeply saddened to hear multiple law enforcement officers were shot in Charlotte today. We remain thankful for the hard work of our first responders during this tragedy. The officers and their families are in our prayers.

Sending strength to the families and friends of the CMPD officers and US Marshal’s involved in today’s tragic incident in East Charlotte. We are with you. Please keep those involved close to your hearts and in your prayers.

Last month, bipartisan leaders from the #NCGA House sent a letter to leaders in Washington urging them to continue funding the Affordable Connectivity Program that has helped hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians access affordable high-speed internet. nchdleader.medium.com/bipartisan-hou…

With a $1 billion surplus in the short session, “North Carolina has a significant opportunity to support the 1.4 million students in our public schools,” writes Mary Ann Wolf of @theNCforum. ednc.org/perspective-wh…

We’re back for the legislative short session! In the Year of Public Schools, Gov. Cooper’s proposed budget would:
✅put moratorium on taxpayer-funded private school vouchers
✅invest over $1 billion in public schools
✅give teachers 8.5% raise & start teacher salaries at $47,500+

The highlight of the First Day of session was having IrvingParkGCS
and Greensboro Day School in the House!

Guilford Co. Schools

Gun safety advocacy day with Moms. A terrific turnout with scores of Moms who vow to save lives. We will not give up.

Watch Rep. Rep. Marcia Morey & Sen. Jay Chaudhuri lead a press conference with Moms Demand Action at the #NCGA about gun safety measures. #ncpol NC House Democrats | NC Senate Democrats

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Below are some of the highlights from Gov. Cooper’s budget proposal. This budget makes the right investments at the right time for North Carolina.

What’s crazy about the expansion of the taxpayer-funded private school vouchers in N.C. is that many of the members who vote for this program represent rural communities- the very areas that will be hurt by it. 🤦‍♀️ #nced #ncpol #MakeItMakeSense

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Happy Earth Day! NC House Democrats & NC Senate Democrats are committed to ensuring we protect our natural resources and are good stewards of North Carolina’s environment. #EarthDay2024

NEWS: Governor Roy Cooper has announced 31 grant requests to local North Carolina governments, attracting $211+ million in public and private investment.
Details: bit.ly/448lFvE
#RuralNC #RuralDev #funding #grants

State legislators like NC Rep. Amber M Baker know that improving Black maternal health outcomes means addressing root causes: dismantling structural racism, increasing quality health care, and community-based interventions are just a few strategies to combat disparities. #bmhw24

The state’s investments in workforce training and education programs continue to pay off, bringing jobs to Winston-Salem and growing North Carolina’s global reputation as a great place to do business.
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Black women are 3 times more likely to die from preventable pregnancy-related causes than white women. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , let’s raise awareness and center Black Mamas’ experiences to find solutions! #bmhw24 State Innovation Exchange (SiX) #ncmomnibus

Ever since the Republicans have taken control of the NCGA in 2011, COLA for state retirees has only increased 1% 3 times. 15 years and only a 3% increase. The NCGA also controls COLA and Retirement for local government retirees, and it hasn't increased at all in 15 years.

The state must do more to help recruit and retain educators, especially for Exceptional Children. #ncpol #nced #ncga ednc.org/04-18-2024-nor…

Today, we are thankful for the hard work of lineworkers and all they do to help keep North Carolinians' lights on. #ThankALineworker

'Our public universities are great because of the diverse opinions, people and mutual respect that are the hallmark of a liberal arts education.' #ncpol #ncga #nced

Leader Reives Statement on today's UNC BOG decision:

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