Dale Folwell, CPA for NC Governor
@DaleFolwell
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Candidate for NC Governor 2024. Two-term @NCTreasurer . Former Asst Secretary of @NCCommerce and Speaker Pro Tem of NC House.
Winston-Salem, NC
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We’re in trying times in North Carolina and across our country.
We need someone who will stand up and say ENOUGH to the exhaustion coming from D.C. and Raleigh.
North Carolinians deserve someone they can be proud to vote for. That’s why I’m running for Governor: to bring a
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I congratulate Mark Robinson on his victory.
But for our family, friends, volunteers and donors, these results would not have been possible.
I filed for Governor to return the Republican Party to a party of Conservatism, Common Sense, Courtesy, Humility and Ethics.
That's
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Pray for our country. As a member of the NC Council of State, my observation is that the actions of Dr.Mandy Cohen during Covid resulted in more disease, death, poverty and illiteracy. As NC Governor,I would be hard pressed to ever follow her lead at CDC if chosen by the POTUS.
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Hell froze over!
After nearly three years and the hiring of two system presidents,
@markrobinsonNC
finally showed up to a
@NCCommColleges
board meeting this week.
Happy he braved the cold three block commute with a Highway Patrol escort to join us.
#ncpol
#ncgov
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I’m not surprised someone who’s showed up to their current job 10% of the time is expecting a promotion without coming to the interview.
#ncpol
#ncgov
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he won’t do any primary debates against Treasurer Dale Folwell or businessman Bill Graham. “I’m not gonna allow those guys to use me to get a stage.”
#ncpol
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Honored to be featured alongside Govs.
@KimReynoldsIA
@BillHaslam
as leaders who don't govern on popularity or the next vote.
I ask tough questions to protect public servants and taxpayers.
For America’s Political Adults, Look Outside Washington
#ncpol
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President Trump doesn't know my work and most likely doesn't know
@markrobinsonNC
’s track record of fleecing anyone who has ever come in contact with him.
I don't need
@realDonaldTrump
’s endorsement to govern and explain conservatism without offending people.
We are the party
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With U.S. credit rating downgrade & mortgages surpassing 7%, we shouldn't be bound by ESG.
We need to be focusing on:
Energy Independence
Safe Neighborhoods
Good Government
That's my definition of ESG. I wish it were
@BlackRock
's.
#ncpol
@SFOF_States
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For most public officials, election night is the biggest accomplishment of their career. They’re PINOs: Politicians In Name Only.
Since being elected Treasurer in 2016, I’ve spent every day fighting to save lives, minds & money for citizens from Murphy to Manteo.
I’ll continue
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If you have six minutes to be encouraged, watch my interview with
@MariaBartiromo
this morning
The good: NC ranking 1st for business for 2nd year in a row
The ugly: Fights against ESG & weaponization of medical debt by healthcare cartels
#NCGov
#NCPol
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Happy Valentines Day to my biggest supporter and the future First Lady of NC!
You are the most amazing spouse, parent, friend and educator I could ask for. The impact you have on those around you is immeasurable.
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As Governor of North Carolina I will:
1) Gather the leadership of the National Guard, law enforcement & the General Assembly to ensure NC borders are protected
2) Work with Gov. Abbott and other states to protect our national border while the Federal Government refuses to do so
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I’m honored to be endorsed by
@theobserver
&
@newsobserver
.
I was the first Republican to ever receive their endorsement for Treasurer, and am glad they recognize my ability to actually govern.
I’m a Conservative who’s not afraid to show up to a job interview with the press and
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Because of the federal government’s inability or unwillingness to protect our border, every state is now a border state.
Our national security is in peril. It's going to be the States of the Union that save the United States. As Governor, I will stand with all Americans to
My statement on Texas’ constitutional right to self-defense.
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We know a lot of you have been praying for the State Treasurer. He has been released from the hospital after a dealing with the COVID-19 virus. He is doing much better. For more information click below.
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Voters deserve to know.
Were you asking out of personal concern?
Have you ever hit a woman
@markrobinsonNC
? Yes or no?
#ncpol
#ncgov
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President Trump doesn't know me or my history of saving lives, minds and money for North Carolinians.
Looking at his remarks, he seems unaware that he's endorsing a lawless, AWOL individual who denies the Holocaust, hates women and continues to fleece the taxpayers and donors of
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It is my honor to be endorsed by Governor Jim Martin, one of only three Republican NC Governors in the modern era.
As a chemistry professor, Gov. Martin always understood you can't manage what you can't measure, and used his eight years in office to attack problems with that
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In the last two general elections, I’ve gotten more votes than
@JoshStein_
,
@markrobinsonNC
, AND
@realDonaldTrump
.
This November is not the time to regret the decisions made in the primary.
Support me on 3/5 and let’s win this thing!
#ncpol
#ncgov
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Pres. Trump doesn't know my track record for governing or explaining conservatism without offending people.
I never asked for or intended to receive his endorsement.
I plan to do as I've done in the past two elections - receive more votes in NC than any Presidential candidate.
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Honored to WIN
@JohnLockeNC
’s straw poll at their annual Liberty Conference this past weekend!
#ncpol
#ncgov
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The day is here! Please share with your family, friends, coworkers — anyone who shares our vision for North Carolina.
Thank you to all who’ve supported so far, and happy voting.
#ncpol
#ncgov
We’re in trying times in North Carolina and across our country.
We need someone who will stand up and say ENOUGH to the exhaustion coming from D.C. and Raleigh.
North Carolinians deserve someone they can be proud to vote for. That’s why I’m running for Governor: to bring a
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Gov. Martin campaigned on a goal of extending I-40 from Raleigh to Wilmington, a feat that was completed in his time in office.
That spirit of underpromising and overdelivering is exactly how I’ll lead: a little less talk, and a lot more action.
#ncpol
#ncgov
It is my honor to be endorsed by Governor Jim Martin, one of only three Republican NC Governors in the modern era.
As a chemistry professor, Gov. Martin always understood you can't manage what you can't measure, and used his eight years in office to attack problems with that
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The
@NCTreasurer
’s office is ready to help the family of the fallen
@GSO_Police
officer in any way we can.
Helping families of deceased state employees is the hardest part of my job, but it pales in comparison to the struggles first responders face every day.
Prayers to those
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If you want to know everything about me and how I’ll lead this state, take 20 minutes to watch my recent sit down with
@TimBoyumTV
.
Voters deserve candidates that actually show up to the job interview.
#ncgov
#ncpol
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I will always be, and have always been, committed to transparency and good government.
#ncpol
#ncgov
Kudos to
@NCTreasurer
Dale Folwell, recognized as one of three state officials nationwide for his commitment to
#Transparency
&
#GoodGovernance
. His work stabilizing NC's pension & healthcare systems, ensuring taxpayer transparency, deserves recognition.
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I am honored to receive the SEANC EMPAC endorsement for the 3rd time in 8 years.
The first two were for the opportunity to be the Keeper of the Public Purse as your Treasurer since 2017.
I distinctly remember sitting in front of nearly 80 SEANC members with my opponent present
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First time I heard that I was running for NC Gov in 2024 was from Robinson’s chief of staff last summer. He said they were looking forward to it. So am I! Voters now have a clear choice and have a lot to consider over the next 10 months. Best Governor money cant buy.
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Folwell said, “The continued mismanagement of this agency is a potential threat to North Carolina’s coveted ‘AAA’ bond rating. For over two years the DOT has been writing checks it couldn’t cash, harming taxpayers, road users and vendors."
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I visited Dachau many years ago as a private citizen.
Two things stood out in my mind:
The piles of gold rings and teeth and the words scribbled on the wall by a 13-year-old girl: “why doesn’t someone do something?”
Hopefully the Israeli government understands that they are
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The unjustified slaughter of innocent victims in Israel on the Sabbath and historic religious holiday of Simchat Torah is barbaric.
NC stands with Israel and Jewish people around the world. As we grieve the dead, we remember that unknown is not unloved.
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Some words — like “beat” and “spouse” — should not be used in the same sentence.
He doesn't seem to understand the hurt such a question causes.
Being Governor means it matters not only what you believe, but also what you say. Please seek help.
As the race unfolds, North Carolina is emerging as a microcosm of the battles that will likely define the 2024 cycle, from the presidential election to the bottom of the ticket.
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I have always run the most transparent & accessible offices in Raleigh. I’ll continue to do that as your next
#NCGov
.
I was honored to receive the Sunshine Award from
@TheNCPress
. From live-streaming Council of State meetings to monthly Ask Me Anything sessions, my door is
Treasurer Folwell, aka “Mr. Sunshine” for earning the 2022 N.C. Open Government Coalition’s Government Award for providing outstanding access to public information, discusses policy & operations with reporters at the N.C. Press Association’s Annual Convention in Raleigh.
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NC pension plan valued at a record $108.1 billion thanks to Treasurer Folwell's leadership
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North Carolina’s state pension fund reached a record-high market value of approximately $108.5 billion as of Aug. 28. According to Moody’s NC Retirement Systems is the best funded plan in the US in terms of its adjusted net pension liability.
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.
@RepMarkWalker
’s suggestion that we have discussed shrinking the Republican field for
#NCGov
is false.
There are no additional words in the dictionary that could make it more clear:
This is my last term as
@NCTreasurer
and I will be filing to be the next Governor of North
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We have our own
#GroundhogDay
in NC: decades of losing the Governorship & failed leadership from the top.
NC GOPhers, if you don’t want to feel the way you did on election night in November 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2016, & 2020, vote for me on March 5th.
@GroundhogClub
got
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I was reminded at Sergeant Nix's service of what the Bible tells us: when faced with anxiety and uncertainty, our only choice is to give more — as hard and sad as that is.
I was later told of a panhandler in Greensboro who donated money to Sgt. Nix's memorial. The two had
N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell requested Wednesday that the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) approve a “line-of-duty” death for Greensboro Police Sgt. Philip Dale Nix, who was killed on Dec. 30, 2023 while trying to stop a robbery at a Sheetz in Colfax.
The “line-of-duty”
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North Carolina's pension funds report 6.38% second quarter return thanks to State Treasurer Folwell's leadership.
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I welcome Mark to the race. His decision doesn’t change the fact that as State Treasurer and Keeper of the NC public purse with actual executive experience, I remain uniquely qualified and trusted to lead as NC’s 76th governor.
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My experience on the campaign trail for
#NCGov
is that
@RepMarkWalker
showed up and spoke up for Conservatism -- unlike
@markrobinsonNC
, who continues to shirk his duties and fleece taxpayers & donors.
#ncpol
NC’s
@RepMarkWalker
to exit governor’s race to seek new Triad-area congressional seat
#ncga
#ncpol
@DallasWoodhouse
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In terms of ballot strength, I‘m the only candidate for NC Governor who has been outspent 3 to 1 and TWICE gotten more votes than anyone who has ever run for President of the United States from the bottom of the ballot! It’s math..
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Vote Dale Folwell for State Treasurer on November 3.
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North Carolina’s state pension system has recovered from the stock market's COVID-19 fallout, the state treasurer said.
Thanks to the conservative leadership of the State Treasurer the state pension plan is in good shape.
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In 25 years of public service, I have never shirked my responsibilities or pretended to be anything but a consciences conservative. It's ok to tell people what you believe without offending them. Voters want the real thing.
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There should be no ambiguity in process any POTUS or admin has regarding docs.
I don't pick and choose which laws to apply or who to apply them to. Fed govt shouldn't either.
I’m not sure how this will end. What I do know is double standards erode trust at any level of govt.
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There is a movement all over the state getting behind Dale Folwell for State Treasurer.
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As the recipient of the “Sunshine Award” from
@NCOpenGov
, the Treasurer's Office is the most transparent in Raleigh. I will continue to lead with that culture as your next
#NCGov
.
When it comes to public business, transparency should have one standard and no enemies.
#ncpol
NC treasurer bucks Republican legislative leaders on their public records exemption
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"But as we focus on the sick, we’ve got to find a balance of where we don’t punish the healthy along the way"
Read the whole story at
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We celebrate the release of Adrienne "Aviva" Siegel and continue to pray for the safe release of Triangle native Keith Siegel and all those unjustifiably held by Hamas.
Our support for Israel in this battle against terrorism and Hamas knows no bounds.
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Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer have endorsed Dale Folwell for State Treasurer.
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I know that voters shouldn't be underestimated and want to be spoken to like adults and that what they hear makes common sense when it comes to attacking problems and not people. Best Governor money can't buy. How does a 100 debates sound to you?
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Today we remember Wake County Sheriff’s Deputy Ned Byrd, who was laid to rest a year ago today after being killed in the line of duty.
People die twice. Once when their body leaves heavenly earth, and once when the last living person says their name or remembers who they were.
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“The citizens of North Carolina have a choice to either elect lawmakers who will provide law and order within North Carolina, or those who wish to defund law enforcement and not stand with the men and women in blue" said Danny Jenkins, Pres. of the North Carolina Troopers Assoc.
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I've been overwhelmed, but not surprised, by the positive reaction to Synthia’s letter.
I love her teaching, musical, nurturing spirit (& her cooking a little too much). I’m captivated when she speaks & writes — her words jump off the page.
She’ll be a terrific First Lady of
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Dale Folwell is a candidate we can all agree on for State Treasurer.
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"Receiving the NCPBA endorsement for the second time as the NC State Treasurer and “keeper of the public purse” is a true honor. I under promised and over delivered during my first term and intend to do the same in the future."
Dale Folwell, State Treasurer
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"After years of bad decisions by our two previous treasurers, Treasurer Folwell has been a dream come true for state employees and retirees,” said EMPAC Statewide Chairman Mark Dearmon. “EMPAC is proud to endorse him. We all need to work hard to get him re-elected."
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It’s official. Dale Folwell has filed for State Treasurer. Dale Folwell is rolling up his sleeves to watch the pennies and the paper clips as NC state treasurer and keeper of the public purse. Please go to to donate to his campaign.
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I have been pro life with the 3 exceptions for my entire career. That is true yesterday, today and tomorrow. I respect the voice of the female legislators and others who worked on this bill and if it landed on my desk as Governor would sign it.
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We all know how we feel about the atrocities we’re seeing in Israel. Using the role of active governor for this stunt is disrespectful and distracting. North Carolinians are getting fleeced wasting time and money on these antics instead of focusing on these horrific crimes.
We
State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, Statement on Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s Shameful Publicity Stunt.
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Thanks for all the support! Happy Halloween
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Enjoyed speaking to the Iredell County
@NCFarmBureau
banquet on Friday!
Food doesn’t come from a store — it comes from hardworking farmers and
@NCAgriculture
workers across NC.
Higher costs and scarcity of help are jeopardizing food supplies and farmers statewide.
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Tune in to
@WNCN
at 4 for an update from the Treasurer’s Office and the campaign trail!
#ncgov
#ncpol
@DaleFolwell
talks cost of weight loss drugs, government transparency and race for NC Governor with
@RussBowenWNCN
coming up at 4pm on CBS 17.
#LocalNewsThatMatters
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NC stays
#1
!
As Fmr Rep Howard Coble used to say: “it didn’t just jump up on the table by itself”
Credit goes to workers, taxpayers, employers and legislators who had discipline to balance budgets, eliminate corporate income tax and retire 60% of state debt in last eight years.
With a world-class workforce and a booming economy, North Carolina repeats as America's Top State for Business in 2023
#TopStates
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Treasurer Folwell Calls for DOT Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer to be Replaced
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I appreciate
@SEANC2008
press release today on our strategy to take advantage of our largeness on behalf of state employees and taxpayers like them.
#ncpol
SEANC announces support for
@NCTreasurer
Dale Folwell’s plan to base provider reimbursements paid by the State Health Plan on a reference-based government pricing model rather than a commercial-based model.
#ncga
#ncpol
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Hear how State Treasurer Dale Folwell battled against COVID-19.
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Enjoyed bringing an update to the good folks of Eastern NC today!
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Treasurer Folwell and State Health Plan to Provide COVID-19 Testing to Prison Employees and Community Parole Employees
"Employees Deserve to be Tested as well as Prisoners"
See the full press below.
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Senator Faircloth was a statesman and advocate for agricultural workers — from his own farm in Sampson County to all those across the country.
You may get food from a store, but that’s a luxury only made possible through agriculture — a spirit he took with him to D.C.
May
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BREAKING: Treasurer Folwell to Ask Governor for Transparent Discussion of COVID-19 Economic Issues at Council of State - Invites Council of State Members to Voluntarily Meet at Dept. of State Treasurer.
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“Saving money can be difficult when you or a family member is living with a disability... NC ABLE changes everything,” said
@DaleFolwell
in the latest issue of Spectrum Magazine, published by the
@AutismSocietyNC
: .
#ABLEtoSave
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Lots of smoke in Clay, Macon and Cherokee counties. Be careful if you're out. Smoke will not stop Ride for Main St., Not Wall St.
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On Tuesday, Folwell asked Cooper to considering holding another special Council meeting “very, very soon” on the pandemic so members “would have a sufficient amount of time to ask serious questions of you.”
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Davidson County, NC. If elected Treasurer, I pledge to serve North Carolinians, not Wall Street bankers and lawyers
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Treasurer Folwell Announces Fire/Rescue and National Guard Pension Plans Have Reached Historically Strong Funded Percentages
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“The subject before you is worth getting mad about,” said State Treasurer Dale Folwell during the meeting. State Treasurer, Dale Folwell, fighting to keep the NCDOT accountable for overspending YOUR money!
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BCBS of North Carolina wins $9.4B contract to manage state health plan. State Treasurer Dale Folwell predicts the contract will save $110 million in administrative costs during the three-year period. Why does this story matter? Because it is your money!
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I’ve been fighting to protect consumers from medical debt since 2016 as
@NCTreasurer
and will continue to do that as your
#NCGov
Weaponization of medical debt is just another example of hospitals putting profits ahead of patients. It’s like an onion. The more you peel it back,
NC Treasurer Dale Folwell's office will hold an 11 am Presser today on this topic:
"Hospitals Sued 7,517 Patients, Family Members Over Medical Debt"
Folks can watch it on Facebook:
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Savings of over $4 million per year based on some research of our internal staff. They are also “keepers of the public purse”!
#ncpol
#becauseitsyour
money
Press Release: Treasurer Folwell praised the Supplemental Retirement Board of Trustees for its decision to replace a money manager in the supplemental retirement plans. The move will save members who are invested in the fund over $4.2M per year.
#ncpol
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State Treasurer, Dale Folwell, says state retirement fund remains strong amid shaky market.
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State treasurer, Dale Folwell, blasts DOT spending, calls for transportation chief to be fired. Why should you care about this story? Because it is your money.
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Merry Christmas from NC State Treasurer Dale Folwell
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Welcome
@realDonaldTrump
to the State of NC who is actually leading the way on unfunded healthcare /pension liabilities and putting SUNSHINE on healthcare billing. It’s not enough to say there’s a problem , someone actually has to fix it!
#ncpol
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Look forward to being on WFMY 2 wants to know in 10 minutes! Triple AAA ratings and freezing healthcare premiums or state employees and retirees in 2019
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State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced today that North Carolina has received another $1.5 billion from the federal government as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. More details below.
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“I appreciate more than most the focus on the sick because I was one of those, but at the same time we can’t punish the healthy." Read more of what the State Treasurer has to say at
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Lose some: steady deterioration of governance will mean higher costs to cover DC’s addiction to $
Win some: NC GO debt will fall 60% in my two terms as
@NCTreasurer
Differentiator: Proven results, discipline & clarity of thought that will allow me to protect NC from DC as Gov.
Fitch has officially downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+ from AAA, a ranking the U.S. had held at Fitch since 1994.
#Bidenomics
at work. 📉
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Another example of the great work of State Treasurer Dale Folwell. Visit for more information.
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Read an article below with Treasurer Folwell's comments on the state pension and health plan. Why should this story matter to you? It's your money!
Visit for more details.
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Be sure to join my upcoming Space tomorrow night at 8:30 with
@AssembleXNC
. I look forward to answering your questions!
Invite in tweet below.
#ncpol
#ncgov
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Take 9 minutes of your life and watch this video. Afterwards you will know why we need to support Dale Folwell for reelection as State Treasurer. Visit to support him.
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