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Nothing has shaken Michael Whatley's support for Trump's tariffs, not even the NC small businesses & customers hurt by them. #ncpol

The Leandro Plan calls for a $445 million increase in the Children With Disabilities allotment. This would mean more teachers, therapists, and psychologists in our schools, as well as specialized curriculum in the classroom to better support students with disabilities. #ncpol

Activists in Raleigh push for Leandro answer, funding 2 years after court rehears argument It's been almost two years since any movement in North Carolina's landmark Leandro case, a decades-long argument about school funding.

It's been 2 years since the court reheard arguments on Leandro. That's 2 more years of underpaid teachers, underfunded programs, and underserved students.
#ncpol #fundourschools #leandro
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“I’m going to make that a guiding star when I get to the United States Senate in addition to the fact that stuff just costs too much for people right now,” said Roy Cooper while meeting with Brunswick County locals. #ncpol #affordablehealthcare

Gov. Stein has proposed a 10% raise for teachers, but without a budget, NCGA Republicans are continuing to underpay the educators who do so much to support our students and communities. #ncpol #fundourschools #teacherpay

Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them • NC Newsline Communities across the country are fighting potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. But with limited legal authority, city and state officials have turned to the court of public...

This article is full of good info, but perhaps a better headline might be: "As Local Officials Push Back on ICE Detention Centers, Public Outcry Remains the Strongest Tool of Resistance." #ncpol #iceout #youhaverealpower
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Gov. Stein announces nearly $6M in grants awarded to NC for flood resiliency North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is in Woodfin today, where he will be making an announcement about flood resiliency in Western North Carolina.According to a news

“These grants not only rebuild and restore the French Broad River Basin but also help protect the surrounding communities so generations of North Carolinians can live in safety,” said Stein. #ncpol https://bit.ly/4tBPO2I

Republicans settle with DNC in lawsuit that sought to purge 225,000 NC voters The RNC had asked that the NC voters be removed from the rolls just months before the 2024 election.

North Carolina will never give up this fundamental right. #ncpol #vote
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314719376.html

WCU students march miles to vote after on-campus polling site closure They left campus on foot — with signs raised, chants echoing across the valley under clear blue winter skies — turning a routine civic act into a noisy, high-visibility public rebuke. On Feb. 13, roug...

"What had once been a five-minute walk to the on-campus voting site became a 35- to 40-minute trek along a busy four-lane rural highway with no sidewalks, no streetlights, no guardrails and just one crosswalk."
#ncpol #wcu #vote
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Longtime civil rights advocate and North Carolina A&T alum Rev. Jesse Jackson passes away at 84 A cause of death was not shared, but his family said he died peacefully while surrounded by loved ones.

Rev. Jackson's civil rights journey began as a college student in Greensboro, NC. That journey would change the face of America, from the workplace to the voter rolls, for the following 65 years. His legacy lives on. #KeepHopeAlive
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This Presidents Day, let us remember what a president or administration should never be allowed to become. There should be no power that is without check. Our founders knew that independent branches and departments were vital to preventing tyranny.
#ncpol #presidentsday #nokings

Whatley accepted $21K from donors linked to health care fraud Whatley cited health care fraud as a reason to cut Medicaid.

Michael Whatley has taken campaign donations from people who took advantage of their patients and were made to pay over $28 million in fraud settlements. #ncpol
https://americanjournalnews.com/whatley-accepted-21k-from-donors-linked-to-health-care-fraud/

If you could tell your lawmakers one thing about the rising cost of living, what would it be?

That's what we asked North Carolina, and folks from all across the state, from Asheville to Wilmington, shared stories of pain and perseverance, struggle and resilience. #ncpol
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¿Se te pasó la fecha límite para registrarte para votar? ¡No pasa nada, todavía tienes tiempo! Siempre y cuando votes durante el período de votación anticipada en febrero, puedes registrarte o actualizar tu registro en tu centro de votación, todo en una sola visita. #ncpol #primarias #vota

House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections House Republicans approved legislation that would impose strict new voter ID requirements ahead of the midterm elections.

In another attempt at voter suppression, Republicans are pushing the SAVE Act-- a bill that would make voting harder for 69 million women who took their spouse's name. #ncpol
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The EPA has now thrown out the "endangerment finding" that underpins most emissions regulations. This rejection of the facts puts an estimated 58,000 lives at risk in order to make wealthy companies an extra buck. #ncpol #cleanair

NYC officials vow to fly Pride flag at Stonewall, after Trump admin takes it down LGBTQ+ groups say it's the latest effort to "whitewash" the only national monument to queer history.

Stonewall sparked a movement built on equality, dignity, and community. This week, Trump took away a flag but he can't take away the belonging that the LGBTQ+ community holds claim to. #prideflag #stonewall #wearestillhere
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While Trump & the GOP push to weaken restrictions on dangerous chemicals like the PFAS contaminating so much water & soil in NC, we remember our history. Black NC farmers, protesting chemical dumping in their soil, sparked a movement that lives on today. #ncpol #blackhistory

NC needs leaders to stop rising prices, not throw their hands up. Yesterday the US House voted on whether to fully surrender their authority over tariffs to Trump. Thankfully, it failed. But not a single one of North Carolina's 10 GOP House members voted "No."
#ncpol #tariffs

Triangle Native American Society preparing its members for potential ICE encounters amid reports After seeing reports of Native Americans being detained by ICE in other states, the Triangle group is collecting resources to give to tribal members.

The fact that these conversations are necessary is outrageous. ICE must be reined in NOW. #ncpol #nooneisillegalonstolenland
https://www.wunc.org/race-class-communities/2026-02-10/triangle-native-american-society-preparing-members-ice-reports

Advocates launch new campaign urging NC lawmakers to address rising cost of living • NC Newsline North Carolinians who suffered through an unseasonably cold and snowy January are just now beginning to see the true cost of trying to stay warm. Ty McFarland with the North Carolina League of Conserv...

A big thank you to the 100+ North Carolinians who added their story to the "Costs We Carry" book to be delivered to lawmakers. We're proud to stand with the other organizations in the Coalition Against Right-Wing Extremism (CARE). #ncpol #carenc
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Proposed GOP Rules Seek to Reduce Voting Access - Carolina Forward Summary:

Of course voting is the best way to make your voice heard, but it's not the only way. This short article includes a link to submit public comment on these proposed restrictions.
#ncpol #votingrights
https://carolinaforward.org/blog/proposed-gop-rules-seek-to-reduce-voting-access/

This Republican primary for NC's Senate seat is getting spicy. Left or right, it looks like North Carolinians have seen enough of Whatley. #ncpol #primaries

YouTube video by ProgressNCAction “The Costs We Carry”: North Carolina Advocates Launch Report on Rising Cost of Living

Lighter baskets, lower thermostats, delayed appointments– we’re all feeling the burden of higher costs right now. North Carolinians are coming together to speak out on how corporate greed and political games are hitting home.
#ncpol #costwecarry #carenc https://youtu.be/tGg34qATDbc

Judge rejects Democrats’ plea for early voting sites at 3 North Carolina universities A federal judge has refused to help in attempts to open early voting sites at three public North Carolina universities.

We know these students will continue to organize ways for classmates to get to the polls, but they shouldn't have to find ways to overcome a hurdle just to vote. When the powerful create gaps, the people build bridges to help each other cross. #ncpol #vote https://bit.ly/3Zvo562

To wrap up last night's halftime show celebration of culture and belonging, Bad Bunny ended with a simple message that lingered after the music was done. "Together, we are America."
#together #SeguimosAquí

Poll shows most North Carolinians concerned about rising prices, everyday expenses • NC Newsline North Carolinians of all political stripes say they're having difficulty affording regular monthly expenses, according to a new survey by Catawba College and YouGov.

Donald Trump & Michael Whatley still pretend prices aren't higher and that affordability isn't a problem. North Carolinians believe their own eyes more than Republican lies. #ncpol
https://ncnewsline.com/2026/02/09/poll-shows-most-north-carolinians-concerned-about-rising-prices-everyday-expenses/

The Republican-led General Assembly is expected to give $675 million to private schools next fiscal year through the voucher program. NC ranks 50th in funding per student, but lawmakers are trying to hand over even more of the budget with no oversight. #ncpol #FundOurSchools

One of the most important things you do this year, one of the greatest acts of resistance, could simply be casting your ballot. Your first chance is in the March 3rd primary. Early voting is already under way. Check your registration. #ncpol #vote https://bit.ly/4ryAPVg

Michael Whatley's family made tens of thousands of dollars overnight through Big Oil stocks, when Trump sent troops into Venezuela. It wasn't long ago that Whatley was a lobbyist for those same oil companies. Where are his priorities? #ncpol