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Rep. Cotham’s votes on women’s reproductive freedom, election laws, LGBTQ rights and strong public schools will determine the direction of the state we love.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
Medicaid expansion is a once-in-a-generation investment that will make all North Carolina families healthier, while strengthening our economy.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
Right wing culture wars are now taking on even more significance because Supreme Court has tossed what were once protected constitutional rights into the political battlefield, a zip code should not determine a woman's reproductive rights, but that's where we are right now.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
Today's order by the state Supreme Court restores faith in the rule of law and it is necessary for the Court to rule on the constitutionality of these unfair districts before the next election.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
For the second time this week, we have seen a shooting in a North Carolina school, our prayers are with the victims, their families and all the students of Mt. Tabor High School in Winston-Salem.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
Federal officials should continue to thoroughly investigate the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City, our state should pass specific laws to increase transparency, confidence and accountability in the justice system.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
Public confidence would have been better served with a special prosecutor and by quickly making public the incident footage. Our state should pass specific laws to increase transparency, confidence and accountability in the justice system.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
The pandemic is still here, especially for those who are not vaccinated, get vaccinated now. If you don’t listen to me, listen to your doctor and do what your doctor tells you.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
We grieve for Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox and the entire Watauga County law enforcement community today after these tragic deaths in the line of duty, these horrific shootings that claimed lives and loved ones show the ever-present danger law enforcement can encounter in the line of duty.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
We know that it's better for them there and that they learn more and they get a lot more attention, i'm going to ask local school boards and superintendents to study this data that has just come out.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
As much as we want the conditions surrounding COVID-19 to be favorable enough for you to hold the convention you describe in late August, it is very unlikely.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
We're not going to sacrifice the health and safety of North Carolinians.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
It is OK for political conventions to be political but pandemic response can not be, already we have been in talks with the RNC about the kind of convention that they would need to run and the kind of options that we need on the table. ... We want to see from the RNC what their plans are, and we have asked them to submit those plans to our public health officials.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
We all want to be in Charlotte, we love North Carolina, but having a sense now is absolutely essential because of the rules and regulations that are involved, and we look forward to working with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, getting a swift response, and, if need be, moving Republican National Convention to a state that is farther along on reopening and can say with confidence that we can gather there.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
The good thing is that this is three months away and it's too early to tell where North Carolina will be, but we are looking at these objective measures that everybody can see that everybody can see, that the public can examine.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
This is not political. This is not emotional. This is based on health experts, data and science and that's it for everybody to see, no one is being favored or disfavored over the other.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
Today, on the 18th anniversary of 9/11, while the state was honoring first responders, Republicans called a deceptive, surprise override of my budget veto.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
We are heartsick that anyone would act with such disregard for human life, but with your help we will find a way to remember their presence.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
We have weathered two so-called 500-year floods within two years and three of them within 20 years.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
When storms are becoming more fierce, it is not enough to pick up the pieces. North Carolina residents must take action to prevent this kind of devastation in the future, i urge Congress and all of our federal partners to match the level of determination brought to recovery efforts to fight the effects of climate change.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
We've seen too many collisions, from Charlotte across central North Carolina, the biggest concern now is ice making roads even more dangerous.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
I can't stress enough : Never drive through floodwaters. Don't drive around barricades, roads remain dangerous, and new road closings are still happening.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
You put your life at risk by staying, don't plan to leave once the winds and rains start.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
North Carolina is taking Hurricane Florence seriously, and you should, too, action today can avoid losses due to Hurricane Florence.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
While North Carolina’s still too early to know the storm’s path, we know we have to be prepared, during harvest, time is of the essence. Action today can avoid losses due to Florence.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
We are saddened that rough waters have tragically claimed a life, and I urge people along our coast to be cautious, especially if they plan to be in and on the water.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
This storm isn't yet over. I'm urging people to keep a close eye on forecasts and flood watches, and asking drivers to use caution especially when traveling in our western counties.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
We trust you as teachers. Now we need to put our money where our trust is.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
For over a year now, House Bill 2 has been a dark cloud hanging over our great state, it has stained our reputation. It has discriminated against our people and it has caused great economic harm in many of our communities.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
For over a year now, House Bill 2 has been a dark cloud hanging over our great state. It has stained our reputation. It has discriminated against our people and it has caused great economic harm in many of our communities.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
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