Sen. Sydney Batch
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On Wednesday, North Carolinians filled the NCGA to tell the truth about the devastating costs of having no state budget. Check out this week's Batch Brief and watch the full “No Budget Hearing” video so you can see & share these incredible stories.
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Special Edition: What We Heard at the “No Budget Hearing”
Hi friends,
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November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
On Wednesday, North Carolinians filled the NCGA to tell the truth about the devastating costs of having no state budget. Check out this week's Batch Brief and watch the full “No Budget Hearing” video so you can see & share these incredible stories.
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From local election wins that prove voters are rejecting Republican extremism... To 130 days without a budget and a looming Medicaid funding crisis... To dinosaurs, short stories, and more!
Read the latest in The Batch Brief ⤵️
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Read the latest in The Batch Brief ⤵️
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The Batch Brief (November 7, 2025)
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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
From local election wins that prove voters are rejecting Republican extremism... To 130 days without a budget and a looming Medicaid funding crisis... To dinosaurs, short stories, and more!
Read the latest in The Batch Brief ⤵️
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Read the latest in The Batch Brief ⤵️
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NEW: A special edition of the Batch Brief is out now. Let’s stop pretending this isn’t what it is.
Republicans, nationally and here in NC, are choosing to let food assistance vanish for over 1.4 million North Carolinians. That isn’t leadership. It’s cruelty.
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Republicans, nationally and here in NC, are choosing to let food assistance vanish for over 1.4 million North Carolinians. That isn’t leadership. It’s cruelty.
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It’s Not Good. It’s Not Smart. It’s Not Fiscally Responsible. It’s Just Plain Depravity.
Let’s stop pretending that what Republicans nationally and in the state of North Carolina are doing isn’t depraved.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NEW: A special edition of the Batch Brief is out now. Let’s stop pretending this isn’t what it is.
Republicans, nationally and here in NC, are choosing to let food assistance vanish for over 1.4 million North Carolinians. That isn’t leadership. It’s cruelty.
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Republicans, nationally and here in NC, are choosing to let food assistance vanish for over 1.4 million North Carolinians. That isn’t leadership. It’s cruelty.
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In just six days, Republicans redrew our congressional maps to serve Trump, silenced debate on the Senate floor, and blocked Medicaid funding. And they did it all without shame. Check out this week's Batch Brief for the full breakdown from this week in the NCGA.
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The Batch Brief (October 24, 2025)
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October 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
In just six days, Republicans redrew our congressional maps to serve Trump, silenced debate on the Senate floor, and blocked Medicaid funding. And they did it all without shame. Check out this week's Batch Brief for the full breakdown from this week in the NCGA.
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Over the past few days, our staff has requested details about next week’s redistricting process. So far we have received no answers, no updates, and no communication whatsoever. #ncpol 1/3
October 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Over the past few days, our staff has requested details about next week’s redistricting process. So far we have received no answers, no updates, and no communication whatsoever. #ncpol 1/3
One question. That’s all it could take to save your life. Learn how to talk to your doctor about dense breast tissue and why it matters. Start here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Btm...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Department of State Treasurer has put together this information video for its members and anyone else who would like to know a little bit more about…
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October 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
One question. That’s all it could take to save your life. Learn how to talk to your doctor about dense breast tissue and why it matters. Start here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Btm...
North Carolina deserves a full budget not cowardly, patchwork politics. Get the latest on where things stand, what’s at stake, and how Leader Batch is fighting back in this week’s #BatchBrief
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The Batch Brief (October 10, 2025)
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October 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
North Carolina deserves a full budget not cowardly, patchwork politics. Get the latest on where things stand, what’s at stake, and how Leader Batch is fighting back in this week’s #BatchBrief
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Republicans are back at it again, rigging elections instead of doing their jobs. Read Leader Sydney Batch's statement on the announcement that Republican leaders plan to bring the legislature back into session to redraw NC congressional maps again. #ncpol
October 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Republicans are back at it again, rigging elections instead of doing their jobs. Read Leader Sydney Batch's statement on the announcement that Republican leaders plan to bring the legislature back into session to redraw NC congressional maps again. #ncpol
📬 The latest #BatchBrief is out!
102 days without a full state budget and North Carolinians are paying the price. Plus: youth advocates, biotech investment, and more!
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102 days without a full state budget and North Carolinians are paying the price. Plus: youth advocates, biotech investment, and more!
Check it out here!: batchbrief.substack.com/p/the-batch-...
The Batch Brief (October 10, 2025)
Welcome to The Batch Brief!
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October 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
📬 The latest #BatchBrief is out!
102 days without a full state budget and North Carolinians are paying the price. Plus: youth advocates, biotech investment, and more!
Check it out here!: batchbrief.substack.com/p/the-batch-...
102 days without a full state budget and North Carolinians are paying the price. Plus: youth advocates, biotech investment, and more!
Check it out here!: batchbrief.substack.com/p/the-batch-...
Statement from Leader Batch:
"The allegations against Rep. Brockman are incredibly serious and deeply disturbing. While the justice system moves forward as it should, I believe Representative Brockman should resign. North Carolinians deserve leaders who reflect the integrity of their office."
"The allegations against Rep. Brockman are incredibly serious and deeply disturbing. While the justice system moves forward as it should, I believe Representative Brockman should resign. North Carolinians deserve leaders who reflect the integrity of their office."
October 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Statement from Leader Batch:
"The allegations against Rep. Brockman are incredibly serious and deeply disturbing. While the justice system moves forward as it should, I believe Representative Brockman should resign. North Carolinians deserve leaders who reflect the integrity of their office."
"The allegations against Rep. Brockman are incredibly serious and deeply disturbing. While the justice system moves forward as it should, I believe Representative Brockman should resign. North Carolinians deserve leaders who reflect the integrity of their office."
What happens when corporate money meets weak leadership? And what happens when Holly Springs attracts $700M in investment? Find out in the Batch Brief!
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The Batch Brief (August 29, 2025)
Welcome to The Batch Brief!
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September 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
What happens when corporate money meets weak leadership? And what happens when Holly Springs attracts $700M in investment? Find out in the Batch Brief!
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No budget. Pay-to-play. Big wins in Holly Springs. A heartfelt goodbye. It’s all in this week's Batch Brief!
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The Batch Brief (August 29, 2025)
Welcome to The Batch Brief!
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August 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
No budget. Pay-to-play. Big wins in Holly Springs. A heartfelt goodbye. It’s all in this week's Batch Brief!
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Too many leaders are focused on the wrong priorities. In this week’s Batch Brief, I’m talking about:
💸 Protecting public schools from a costly voucher scheme
🥚 What’s really driving high grocery prices
🏓 Celebrating District 17’s own Pamela DeLoatch
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💸 Protecting public schools from a costly voucher scheme
🥚 What’s really driving high grocery prices
🏓 Celebrating District 17’s own Pamela DeLoatch
Read it now: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
The Batch Brief (August 15, 2025)
Welcome to The Batch Brief!
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August 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Too many leaders are focused on the wrong priorities. In this week’s Batch Brief, I’m talking about:
💸 Protecting public schools from a costly voucher scheme
🥚 What’s really driving high grocery prices
🏓 Celebrating District 17’s own Pamela DeLoatch
Read it now: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
💸 Protecting public schools from a costly voucher scheme
🥚 What’s really driving high grocery prices
🏓 Celebrating District 17’s own Pamela DeLoatch
Read it now: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
🚨 A new Batch Brief is here! 🚨
From a reckless private school voucher tax credit to the stubbornly high price of groceries here’s what’s on my mind this week.
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From a reckless private school voucher tax credit to the stubbornly high price of groceries here’s what’s on my mind this week.
📬 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
The Batch Brief (August 15, 2025)
Welcome to The Batch Brief!
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August 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨 A new Batch Brief is here! 🚨
From a reckless private school voucher tax credit to the stubbornly high price of groceries here’s what’s on my mind this week.
📬 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
From a reckless private school voucher tax credit to the stubbornly high price of groceries here’s what’s on my mind this week.
📬 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
Honored to celebrate Raleigh’s new Indian Consular Application Center (8354 Six Forks Rd), run by VFS Global for the Embassy of India (DC) and grateful for our strong ties with the Consulate and Indian community. The Center offers visas & key consular services close to home!
August 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Honored to celebrate Raleigh’s new Indian Consular Application Center (8354 Six Forks Rd), run by VFS Global for the Embassy of India (DC) and grateful for our strong ties with the Consulate and Indian community. The Center offers visas & key consular services close to home!
A new Batch Brief is out now! From big decisions in Raleigh to big news right here in-district, there’s a lot to catch up on. Get the latest updates from the legislature and from District 17!
📰 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
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The Batch Brief (August 1, 2025)
Welcome to The Batch Brief!
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August 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A new Batch Brief is out now! From big decisions in Raleigh to big news right here in-district, there’s a lot to catch up on. Get the latest updates from the legislature and from District 17!
📰 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
📰 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
Today, we should celebrate this achievement, but tomorrow, we must get back to work. I urge Republican leadership to call the Senate back into session to pass a state budget that continues to invest in the programs that make North Carolina the best place to do business.
July 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today, we should celebrate this achievement, but tomorrow, we must get back to work. I urge Republican leadership to call the Senate back into session to pass a state budget that continues to invest in the programs that make North Carolina the best place to do business.
Wishing everyone a festive and safe July 4th!
July 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Wishing everyone a festive and safe July 4th!
A new Batch Brief is live!
📣 Why Senate Democrats made history with a “present” protest on HB 805
⚖️ Christal’s Law is now NC law
⏸️ The legislature’s in recess, but the dysfunction isn’t
📊 PLUS: Vote in our poll
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📣 Why Senate Democrats made history with a “present” protest on HB 805
⚖️ Christal’s Law is now NC law
⏸️ The legislature’s in recess, but the dysfunction isn’t
📊 PLUS: Vote in our poll
Catch up on all the latest 👇 open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
July 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A new Batch Brief is live!
📣 Why Senate Democrats made history with a “present” protest on HB 805
⚖️ Christal’s Law is now NC law
⏸️ The legislature’s in recess, but the dysfunction isn’t
📊 PLUS: Vote in our poll
Catch up on all the latest 👇 open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
📣 Why Senate Democrats made history with a “present” protest on HB 805
⚖️ Christal’s Law is now NC law
⏸️ The legislature’s in recess, but the dysfunction isn’t
📊 PLUS: Vote in our poll
Catch up on all the latest 👇 open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is a disaster for North Carolina. Leader Batch's full statement:
July 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is a disaster for North Carolina. Leader Batch's full statement:
Last week brought a mix of wins and letdowns—$4.7B in jobs, a stalled relief package, and a student artist’s moment to shine. 🎨 Catch up on the stories we're still thinking about from the latest Batch Brief. #ncpol
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The Batch Brief (June 20, 2025)
Welcome to The Batch Brief!
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June 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Last week brought a mix of wins and letdowns—$4.7B in jobs, a stalled relief package, and a student artist’s moment to shine. 🎨 Catch up on the stories we're still thinking about from the latest Batch Brief. #ncpol
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From disaster relief delays to billion-dollar job wins, this week’s #BatchBrief is a ride. Catch up on the headlines from the NCGA—plus, Leader Batch dropped her summer playlist. 🎶👀
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June 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
From disaster relief delays to billion-dollar job wins, this week’s #BatchBrief is a ride. Catch up on the headlines from the NCGA—plus, Leader Batch dropped her summer playlist. 🎶👀
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Juneteenth is not only a day to remember what was ended. It’s a day to imagine what still needs built. And we can only build if we’re brave enough to come together—by showing up, by speaking out, by voting, by organizing, and by never letting the flame of justice flicker out.
June 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Juneteenth is not only a day to remember what was ended. It’s a day to imagine what still needs built. And we can only build if we’re brave enough to come together—by showing up, by speaking out, by voting, by organizing, and by never letting the flame of justice flicker out.
We will not stand by while political violence threatens our democracy.
Read Leader Batch's full statement on the targeted assassination of Rep. Hortman and attack on Sen. Hoffman in Minnesota today:
Read Leader Batch's full statement on the targeted assassination of Rep. Hortman and attack on Sen. Hoffman in Minnesota today:
June 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We will not stand by while political violence threatens our democracy.
Read Leader Batch's full statement on the targeted assassination of Rep. Hortman and attack on Sen. Hoffman in Minnesota today:
Read Leader Batch's full statement on the targeted assassination of Rep. Hortman and attack on Sen. Hoffman in Minnesota today:
A new Batch Brief just dropped! Here's what's inside:
📊 NC budget update — where we are and why it matters
❤️ Medicaid coverage is under threat
⚾ A history-making Baseball player calls District 17 home
📵 A scam warning from the NCDMV
Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
📊 NC budget update — where we are and why it matters
❤️ Medicaid coverage is under threat
⚾ A history-making Baseball player calls District 17 home
📵 A scam warning from the NCDMV
Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
The Batch Brief (June 6, 2025)
Welcome to The Batch Brief!
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June 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A new Batch Brief just dropped! Here's what's inside:
📊 NC budget update — where we are and why it matters
❤️ Medicaid coverage is under threat
⚾ A history-making Baseball player calls District 17 home
📵 A scam warning from the NCDMV
Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...
📊 NC budget update — where we are and why it matters
❤️ Medicaid coverage is under threat
⚾ A history-making Baseball player calls District 17 home
📵 A scam warning from the NCDMV
Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...