As we mourn the deaths and grapple with the destruction inflicted on our state by Hurricane Helene, I submit that the storm has brought out much that is good about North Carolina — and much that is vile about social media.
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Senate Passes First Round of Helene Relief Funding
Today, the North Carolina Senate passed the initial round of hurricane relief for Western North Carolina. The bill, among other things, creates a Helene Fund that will include $273 million from the state’s Savings Reserve, also known as the Rainy Day Fund.
NCEM Urges Western NC Residents to Follow Trusted Local Sources of Information
RALEIGH - As donations and efforts to provide humanitarian relief to Western North Carolina residents continue, local residents and those wishing to help are encouraged to tune into trusted local sources for the latest information on meal sites, points of distribution for commodities, and specific donation needs for counties. A list of reliable sources of local information and resources for each impacted North Carolina county is available at www.ncdps.gov/helene-local-links.
Commissioner Causey urges Medicare beneficiaries to check their options for 2025
RALEIGH - Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period.
“What worked for you this year may not be the best plan for you in 2025,” Commissioner Causey said. “It is important to take advantage of the Open Enrollment Period by contacting local Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors to save money, improve your coverage or both.”
Governor Cooper, FEMA Administrator Criswell Meet with Military Leaders in Western North Carolina
On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell met with U.S. Northern Command Commander General Gregory Guillot and Dual Status Commander Brigadier General Wes Morrison in Western North Carolina. More than 2,500 Soldiers and Airmen are now working in Western North Carolina with approximately 500 more on their way.
Budd, Tillis to Tour Western NC Storm Damage with State Officials
Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, along with Reps. David Rouzer and Dr. Greg Murphy, will take an air tour of Tropical Storm Helene storm damage in Western North Carolina alongside Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler.
Leader Reives Statement on Hurricane Helene Relief
House Democrats are thinking of and praying for the residents affected by Hurricane Helene, especially in Western North Carolina but also in Eastern North Carolina where a tornado tore through Rocky Mount. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to help rebuild the region over the long term.
Murphy to Visit Western North Carolina Alongside Tillis, Budd, Rouzer, Troxler
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in anticipation of his visit to Asheville, NC and surrounding areas tomorrow to survey Hurricane Helene damage and recovery efforts:
Budd Honors Heroic North Carolinians Who Risked Their Lives to Save Others
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) met with the families of North Carolinians who were awarded the Carnegie Medal, an honor bestowed by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission on “individuals in the United States and Canada who risk death or serious physical injury to an extraordinary degree saving or attempting to save the lives of others."
Stein retains big lead over Robinson, Harris leads Trump by 1%
Attorney General Josh Stein is up 14 percent over Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the North Carolina gubernatorial contest, according to the latest Elon Poll.
Gov. Cooper warns Robinson could hurt Trump’s North Carolina chances
Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that he believed Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s presence on the ballot could hurt former President Donald Trump’s chances of winning the battleground state this November.
Linda Hunt Williams - Raiding Medicare: A Terrible Idea
North Carolina’s Medicare enrollees are feeling the squeeze after the Democrats’ promises of reduced Medicare costs and better health care go unfulfilled. Over two years ago, the Biden-Harris administration introduced the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) despite strong and unified GOP resistance. The left stood confidently behind the Biden-Harris Administration’s initiatives, despite rising costs and empty promises.
Governor Cooper Announces District Court Appointment
Governor Roy Cooper appointed Brad Salmon to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 12, serving Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties. Salmon will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Michael Onufer.
BJ Murphy: North Carolina - The Battleground of Faith and Swing Voters
North Carolina’s future isn’t locked down by Republicans or Democrats—it’s the independents and swing voters who hold the real power." With 16 electoral votes at stake, faith is influencing both sides, but weaponizing religion to win political points only deepens the division. In this battleground state, independents will be the ones to tip the scales in 2024.
Top Staff Resign from Mark Robinson's Campaign Amid Controversy
Four senior members of Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign have resigned following allegations that the North Carolina lieutenant governor made offensive posts on a pornographic website years ago. The resignations were confirmed by the campaign on Sunday, just weeks before the November election.
Folwell: Atrium’s debt relief comes too late for many
Statement from State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, Regarding Atrium Health’s Decision to Cancel House Liens for Medical Debt as Part of Payout from the Department of Health and Human Services
North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted August 2024 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.
Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on SAFE Child Act Case
Attorney General Josh Sten released a statement after North Carolina Solicitor General Ryan Park defended the constitutionality of the SAFE Child Act at the North Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Joined by Education and Business Leaders from Both Parties, Governor Cooper Vetoes HB10
Governor Roy Cooper vetoed HB10, the Republican scheme to take taxpayer money out of public schools and redirect it to private schools.
NCGOP statement on Lt. Governor Mark Robinson
Mark Robinson has categorically denied the allegations made by CNN but that won’t stop the Left from trying to demonize him via personal attacks. The Left needs this election to be a personality contest, not a policy contest because if voters are focused on policy, Republicans win on Election Day.