Thanks to Republican cuts to Medicaid, NC stands to lose around $50 billion over the next decade. #ncpol #ncga .

An ambitious but necessary goal: "The plan aims to position North Carolina's public schools as the best in the United States by 2030." Thank you to Superintendent Mo Green for this effort!

New Work Rules Could Deny Food Stamps to Thousands of Veterans. "Nationally, around 1.2 million veterans with lower incomes, or about 8% of the total veteran population of 16.2 million, rely on food stamps for themselves and their families.".

The communities that can least afford it will be the hardest hit by these Medicaid cuts. #ncpol #ncga

This is a step in the right direction; NCDMV needs the resources to be successful. This should help create shorter lines and a better customer experience.

The lack of a comprehensive state budget is leaving NC schools in limbo. Students, families and teachers deserve certainty as we enter a new school year. #ncpol #ncga #nced .

Axios: Companies can't hold the line on prices much longer. "The corporate pricing dam is cracking — companies are raising prices, or signaling that increases are coming, to absorb some of the costs of the Trump administration's tariffs." #ncpol #ncga.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein establishes gang prevention, intervention task force . Gov. Stein is convening law enforcement, education leaders and others to help keep North Carolinians safer in our communities. #ncpol #ncga.

The state cellphone ban for classrooms goes into effect on January 1st.

NC wants to use mobile clinics to expand substance use treatment:. “Methadone and other medications for opioid use disorder save lives." .

American elections are run by the states, not the president. #ncpol #ncga .

RT @NCAGO: North Carolina’s price gouging law is in effect as Hurricane Erin impacts the eastern part of the state. Report suspected price….

Governor Stein declared a state of emergency yesterday as Hurricane Erin approaches the coast:.

RT @NC_Governor: The General Assembly’s Band-Aid budget underfunds North Carolina's Medicaid program by $319 million, which will force cuts….

RT @hometown_holler: NC Rep @JordanALopez_ & @rickyhurtadonc stopped by the Hometown Holler Stuidos to record a must hear conversation on c….

“According to data from the General Assembly’s nonpartisan Fiscal Research Division, the Opportunity Scholarship voucher program was overfunded by $137 million last year. They estimate that the program will be overfunded by a similar amount this coming year.” #ncpol #ncga #nced

Western North Carolinians deserve better. “One major request from the state that remains unapproved is $94 million for efforts to rebuild western North Carolina in a way that will help ensure future storms are less destructive.”. #ncpol #ncga.

RT @PratherForNC: A public NC teacher (high school) just texted me: "I have 35 desks and 39 kids in my second period class 😅😭". Teachers a….

RT @Pierce4NCHouse: Congratulations to Carolina Star Hotels, Inc. on the opening of its 97-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Weldo….