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The Republican leaders of Congress know that working-class people across the political spectrum are against them raising prices for everyone. That's why they're trying to distract us with lies about the shutdown.
#ncpol #shutdown #ACA

NC farmers, local markets caught in SNAP policy crosshairs More than 1.4 million NC residents rely on food assistance monthly, state leaders and Greensboro market supporters fear looming federal cuts.

Trump's SNAP cuts mean taking food off of North Carolinia tables and money out of small farmers' pockets... all so the richest people in the country can have a big tax handout. #ncpol https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/10/07/nc-farmers-local-markets-caught-in-snap-policy-crosshairs/

Republicans drove this country into a government shutdown as part of their effort to end the Affordable Care Act tax credits that help hardworking families pay for their health insurance. That fact hasn't gone unnoticed by the public. #ncpol #shutdown #ACA

While the President cracks bad jokes with AI videos and the Republican House Speaker says they're "having fun with this" shutdown, workers are going unpaid and services will soon run out of funds. #ncpol #shutdown

Tell Us About Your Budget - Coalition Against Right-Wing Extremism Tell Us About Your Budget The cost of living is skyrocketing. Ever increasing grocery prices, health care premiums, and electric bills. We want to hear from you about your family’s budget over the las...

The cost of living is skyrocketing. Ever increasing grocery prices, health care premiums, & electric bills. Share your family's story with us. How is the effecting you and how have you had to change your budget? #ncpol #yourstory #economy https://carenc.org/tell-us-about-your-budget/

Duke Energy has released its new carbon-reduction plan. Here's how 2025 NC legislation shaped it. The NC General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's veto to pass a bill removing an interim carbon reduction target.

North Carolinians demanded environmental responsibility & accountability, but now lawmakers are letting Duke Energy do as they please, never mind the consequences. #ncpol https://www.wunc.org/environment/2025-10-02/duke-energy-carbon-reduction-plan-2025-nc-legislation

Republicans were presented with a simple choice: keep health care affordable & the government open, or shut down the government & finalize their cuts to health care. They chose cuts. They chose higher costs. They chose a shutdown– of the government & of our health care. https://bit.ly/42omtgk

The Republican-controlled NC legislature failed to pass full Medicaid funding this week. Now, the most vulnerable North Carolinians will pay the price. #ncpol #medicaid

Democrats proposed a bill to avoid a government shutdown and stop your health care costs from going through the roof. Not a single Republican voted for it. The same people who cut Medicaid this summer made a choice to start a shutdown rather than save you money. #ncpol #shutdown

As redistricting fight looms, North Carolina poll shows voters of all parties oppose gerrymandering • NC Newsline A poll found 84% of North Carolina voters say redrawing maps for partisan advantage is “never acceptable” and they should be drawn neutrally.

Voters across party lines agree. We want fair maps. #ncpol #gerrymandering https://ncnewsline.com/2025/10/02/as-redistricting-fight-looms-north-carolina-poll-shows-voters-of-all-parties-oppose-gerrymandering/

The High Point-based American Home Furnishings Alliance gave a detailed explanation of why Trump's tariffs are bad for NC furniture manufacturing and the entire middle class. (Spoiler: It will raise costs & reduce jobs.)
#ncpol #tariffs https://bit.ly/4nJcDxW

Republicans are trying to spin lies about the government shutdown, but the truth is pretty simple. Republicans control the government right now, and they've shut it down in order to make sure all of us pay more for insurance while millions lose it entirely. #ncpol #shutdown #ACA

NC House & Senate leaders, Destin Hall & Phil Berger had months to prevent this, but they wanted to play politics instead. NC Medicaid is not leverage, it's the lives & well being of North Carolinians. #ncpol https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312339661.html

Republicans in Congress shut down the government because raising the cost of your health insurance is more important than any of the incredibly vital services the government provides or the millions it employs. #ncpol #shutdown

Rising costs, underpaid teachers, cuts to health insurance– mini budgets can’t solve major problems. Sen. Phil Berger and Rep. Destin Hall plan to take another break until October 20th. Tell them to pass a full state budget now! 919-733-5708 (Berger), 919-733-3451 (Hall) #ncpol

Whatley backs away from Helene role during first WNC visit Michael Whatley’s first trip to Western North Carolina as President Donald Trump’s hand-picked Hurricane Helene “recovery czar” was not the sort of open, public event many victims of the storm had hop...

Western NC deserves a recovery czar who prioritizes doing their job instead of giving speeches about it, someone who meets with locals instead of only meeting with big donors in Washington DC. #ncpol
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This Thursday at 6pm, Progress NC’s Latine Communications Manager, Jacqueline Andrade Herrera, will join Mi Familia en Acción as a panelist for an important conversation on election security and the impact of misinformation on North Carolina’s Latine communities.

This Thursday at 6pm, Progress NC’s Latine Communications Manager, Jacqueline Andrade Herrera, will join Mi Familia en Acción as a panelist for an important conversation on election security and the impact of misinformation on North Carolina’s Latine communities.

NC House & Senate Leaders, Destin Hall & Phil Berger are THREE MONTHS late on passing a state budget with no sign of it happening soon. North Carolinians will lose over $300 million on October 1st if those two don't take action by the end of the day.
#ncpol #ncga #ncgov

On October 1, North Carolina stands to lose over one billion dollars from our state’s health care system. That means higher costs, more debt, and lower quality care– all because Republicans can’t come together to pass a budget. #ncpol #ncga

After Southport shooting, NC Gov. Stein urges fix for ‘broken’ health care system The governor spoke hours after the alleged shooter, a military veteran who was shot in Iraq, made his first court appearance on murder charges.

Gov. Stein said that while very few people in mental health crises pose a threat to others, those who do should be able to get help before it's too late. Loved ones and doctors should be able to raise concerns to a court using red flag laws. #ncpol #ncgov https://bit.ly/42WKcEq

Despite controlling both the House and the Senate, NC Republicans still can’t come together to pass a budget. We’re now just one of two states in the COUNTRY without a full state budget– harming our teachers, hurricane survivors, and Medicaid recipients. #ncpol #ncga

"He was named the czar of recovery back in January, and we haven’t seen him, and we certainly haven’t seen that he’s been doing anything. I mean, we’ve gotten 10% of our money in 365 days. There’s a lot of people still struggling," said one local woman. #ncpol https://bit.ly/4pNTGM3

Gov. Stein warns looming Medicaid cuts could hurt patients, strain hospitals, urges lawmakers to act • NC Newsline Gov. Josh Stein warns looming Medicaid cuts could hurt patients and strain hospitals, urging lawmakers to act before Oct. 1.

“The General Assembly has failed you, but it is not too late for them to step up and do the right thing,” Stein said. “Let’s work together again. Let’s put our people’s health first. Let’s get it done. I am ready to sign a clean Medicaid funding bill today.” #ncpol #ncgov https://bit.ly/4gGFdNQ

NC House Speaker Destin Hall & Senate Leader Phil Berger have got to be the least anxious– or most apathetic– politicians in North Carolina. They are now 87 days past due on passing a full state budget, roughly 3 months late, and have no plans to pass one any time soon. #ncpol https://bit.ly/4pIoqOD

Page Johnson, the CEO of Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, testified before the North Carolina General Assembly this week on the ways HB192 would hurt women who use Medicaid to access birth control, cancer screenings, & STI treatment. #ncpol #ncga

NC Senate leader Phil Berger SHOULD have his full attention on finally funding health care, teacher pay, Helene relief for small businesses, etc. INSTEAD, he's reportedly busy thinking of how to steal even more seats in Congress for Trump. #ncpol #passabudget #endgerrymandering

NCGA Republicans are choosing to play political games, when 3 months after the deadline, despite controlling the state legislature, they still have not passed a budget. Their inaction threatens health care, teacher pay, & Helene relief for small businesses. #ncpol #ncga

North Carolina is home to some of the most experienced experts on autism in the world as well as to many highly ranked hospitals and a vibrant autistic community. They all have one thing in common right now, they're pissed at Trump & RFK Jr. #ncpol
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How NC’s Berger broke from Tillis on Medicaid after a call from a Trump ally Sen. Thom Tillis and state Senate leader Phil Berger discussed how to protect North Carolinians from cuts to Medicaid, but diverged after a phone call from a Trump loyalist to Berger.

NC Senate leader Phil Berger let it slip that Michael Whatley was the reason he praised the Big Ugly Bill on social media this June, even after learning it would cost over 600K North Carolinians their health coverage. #ncpol https://bit.ly/42apAIy