Updates from the office of North Carolina House Democratic Leader Robert Reives.
Raleigh, NC
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“Republicans have done very little to help North Carolinians in the last few years. They failed to pass a budget for almost three years, leaving teachers, state employees, and schools underfunded and underappreciated. Instead, they’ve focused on consolidating power.”
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Republicans are calling the legislature back into session to remind voters of Trump’s gas and diesel price hikes. #NCPOL open.substack.com/pub/politi…
“Governor Stein and Governor Cooper rightfully condemned these threats, but we have heard nothing from Republican leaders across the state whose constituents expect better representation. When will they condemn relief money being held hostage?”
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"Changes to SNAP and Medicaid affect millions of North Carolina residents and their ability to access food and healthcare." #ncpol #ncga ncvoices.com/north-carolinia…
Governor says more than 250,000 North Carolinians could lose coverage under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ law as state prepares for costly implementation.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Shoppers preparing for Halloween are paying more for candy this year as rising sugar and cocoa prices continue to drive up costs.
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Republican health care policies at work:
"ACA Premiums Will Rise by Double Digits for the Second Year in a Row"
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"Rural communities like eastern North Carolina already face challenges like healthcare scarcity. With looming cuts to Medicaid set to kick in next year, community leaders and members are speaking out."
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“Overall, 70% of U.S. adults say they have cut back on spending for extras – such as eating out, streaming services or other entertainment – in the past year. And 54% say they have not been able to save money for the future.” #ncpol #ncga
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"Josh Stein argued Wednesday that Republicans in the General Assembly are not doing enough to lower costs." #ncpol #ncga
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“Inflation has wiped out wage gains for 6 months now,” Heather Long, the chief economist for Navy Federal, wrote. “It’s a financial squeeze. Americans are trying to work more hours to make up for it, but many are still falling behind.”
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"House Democrats are in a strong position heading into the early voting period," Rep. Robert Reives, the N.C. House minority leader, said in a statement. "North Carolinians understand that for things to get better, we need different leadership." #ncpol
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"While food prices have managed to hold fairly steady this year, much of September's accelerating headline inflation number was driven by a 20.4% increase in energy prices — the largest hike since May, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday."
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Not in North Carolina.
Republicans have doubled down on the unpopular and costly tariff regime that has cost North Carolinians billions of extra dollars.
Life is unaffordable for nearly everyone -- the reason is clear.
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“According to Moody's Analytics, the typical American family is spending about $253 more per month on the same goods and services than it was a year ago.”
North Carolinians are being squeezed and the GOP has no solutions after 15 years in power. #ncpol
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As HR1 is implemented, rural counties like Haywood are bearing the brunt of extra costs. #ncpol #ncga
"Counties shoulder brunt of Medicaid and food stamp turmoil amid shifting rules and passed down costs"
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North Carolina is growing.
The 2020 Census gave us a 14th seat in Congress & an another vote in the Electoral College.
Protect an accurate count in 2030! Make sure D.C. doesn't shortchange N.C. by changing the rules! #ncpol
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Leader Reives offered this amendment for today’s rules so that the House of Representatives could consider addressing more than just a gas tax suspension. We have this opportunity to help North Carolinians struggling with utility bills and grocery prices, too. We should. #ncpol
Leaders Batch and Reives gave remarks for 10 minutes and then took questions from reporters for nearly 20 minutes. #ncpol #ncga
You can watch here:
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House and Senate minority leaders just wrapped a press conference on the gas tax special session.
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A lot of harsh words out of Sen. Batch blaming Republicans for costs of living issues.
Rep. Reives was more measured.
They took no questions, so no one got to ask about the four years under Biden that drove gas and food costs up to begin with.
Sen. Leader Berger is holding a press conference at 10:30.
WATCH LIVE: Senate Democratic Leader @friendsforbatch and House Democratic Leader @electreives host a press conference discussing the Special Session and proposed gas tax relief. #ncpol #ncga
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