Investing in Public Safety for North Carolinians “As a former prosecutor, public safety is paramount for me. These are broad areas of focus where I believe we can find common ground.” -- @electreives #ncpol #ncga https://t.co/0teiLtiZCa

UPDATE from Leader Reives: As we continue to learn more about the allegations against Rep. Brockman this morning, it has become clear that he is unable to continue serving in the House of Representatives. Rep. Brockman must resign immediately. #ncpol #ncga

Statement from Leader Reives: "The allegations against Rep. Brockman are serious and, if true, would disqualify him from public office. This is a developing situation and it is important to let the legal process unfold." #ncpol #ncga

The Trump Economy: The Unofficial Jobs Numbers Are In and It’s Rough Out There

According to recent Carolina Journal polling, NC voters believe that cost of living / inflation is their top issue ahead of 2026. 52% believe Donald Trump is responsible for the current state of the U.S. economy. Republicans have done nothing to make life more affordable.

WXII: “These cuts are happening because the General Assembly has yet to agree on a funding package.” North Carolinians need House and Senate Republicans to end their standoff and pass desperately needed Medicaid funding. #ncpol #ncga

We are 3 months past this fiscal year and there is still no budget. This is because Republicans in both Chambers of the NCGA Chamber cannot agree and refuse to work with Democrats.

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It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on these task forces and create these initiatives for the people of North Carolina. Each project has its own goals, but they are designed to push North Carolina forward and become a leading state within the country

Republican Leadership in the State Legislature cannot agree on Medicaid funding, let alone a budget. Due to their failure, today the NCDHHS will have to make some cuts to Medicaid in order to keep the program afloat. North Carolinians deserve much better than this. #ncpol #ncga

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Farmers in Rockingham County are being adversely affected by Trump's trade war with China #ncpol #ncga

"Federal Cuts Gut UNC Program Supporting Education for Children With Disabilities"

Republican Leadership in the State Legislature cannot agree on Medicaid funding, let alone a budget. Due to their failure, today the NCDHHS will have to make some cuts to Medicaid in order to keep the program afloat. North Carolinians deserve much better than this. #ncpol #ncga

Stein continues to call for funding for Medicaid, public safety, and state employee raises, as well as a full state budget. “Let’s come together to do right by the people of North Carolina and prioritize the things that make North Carolina strong.”

Carolina Public Press: “October Medicaid funding deadline looms as Republican lawmakers in two NC legislative chambers disagree over children’s hospital proposal.” #ncpol #ncga

The Assembly: “The state House and Senate passed separate bills to provide more funding for the Medicaid rebase ... But neither chamber took up the other side’s bill — talking past each other in a way that Gov. Josh Stein called ‘crazy.’” #ncpol #ncga

WTVD: “As state lawmakers remain without a deal on a new Medicaid budget, Gov. Josh Stein delivered pointed remarks Thursday afternoon, accusing state politicians of playing political games instead of coming to an agreement.” #ncpol #ncga

WRAL: “North Carolina lawmakers have failed to approve the necessary state funding for Medicaid before the Oct. 1 deadline, risking higher medical bills and possible loss of coverage for tens of thousands of people.” #ncpol #ncga

NC Newsline: “The NC House voted unanimously to increase funding for Medicaid. But because House and Senate Republicans disagree about a separate budget issue, Medicaid rate cuts are set to hit providers Oct. 1.” #ncpol #ncga

WUNC: “You’d think in the two months since the legislature was last in session, House Speaker Destin Hall and Senate leader Phil Berger could have negotiated their differences and brought lawmakers back to Raleigh to pass bills that both chambers agree on.” #ncpol #ncga