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Carolina del Norte notificará a quienes fueron beneficiados por el programa en los próximos meses. Muchas personas se perdieron esta increíble noticia cuando se anunció, ¡así que compártela con tus amigos! #ncpol #ncgov #perdonodeudas
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Carolina del Norte notificará a quienes fueron beneficiados por el programa en los próximos meses. Muchas personas se perdieron esta increíble noticia cuando se anunció, ¡así que compártela con tus amigos! #ncpol #ncgov #perdonodeudas
“More than 150,000 foreign-born residents live in our city, contributing billions to our economy and enriching every neighborhood with culture, hard work, and hope," said Sen. Theodros, responding to news that Border Patrol may begin operating in the Queen City. #ncpol #charlotte
November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“More than 150,000 foreign-born residents live in our city, contributing billions to our economy and enriching every neighborhood with culture, hard work, and hope," said Sen. Theodros, responding to news that Border Patrol may begin operating in the Queen City. #ncpol #charlotte
After weeks of uncertainty and financial stress caused by the Trump administration, North Carolinians on SNAP should receive their full benefits today! #ncpol #snap
https://www.wral.com/news/local/north-carolina-snap-benefits-november-2025/
https://www.wral.com/news/local/north-carolina-snap-benefits-november-2025/
NC SNAP beneficiaries to receive full November benefits by Friday after shutdown resolution
North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services announced that full SNAP benefits for November will be available by Friday for 600,000 households, following the resolution of the federal shut...
www.wral.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
After weeks of uncertainty and financial stress caused by the Trump administration, North Carolinians on SNAP should receive their full benefits today! #ncpol #snap
https://www.wral.com/news/local/north-carolina-snap-benefits-november-2025/
https://www.wral.com/news/local/north-carolina-snap-benefits-november-2025/
A Charlotte couple making $85,000 a year will see their monthly health care bill jump from $601 to $2,515 starting in January. Republicans are making a choice to take away ACA credits, and it’s costing working North Carolina families thousands. #ncpol #costofliving #healthcare
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A Charlotte couple making $85,000 a year will see their monthly health care bill jump from $601 to $2,515 starting in January. Republicans are making a choice to take away ACA credits, and it’s costing working North Carolina families thousands. #ncpol #costofliving #healthcare
At a time when it's already tough to make ends meet, the working class doesn't need politicians piling on more weight. #ncpol #costofliving #tariffs
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
At a time when it's already tough to make ends meet, the working class doesn't need politicians piling on more weight. #ncpol #costofliving #tariffs
By only letting NC send partial payments for November, the Trump administration has needlessly jeopardized people's food security. #ncpol #snap
https://www.wral.com/news/ap/a11b6-the-timeline-for-snap-benefits-remains-uncertain-even-after-congress-agrees-to-end-the-shutdown/
https://www.wral.com/news/ap/a11b6-the-timeline-for-snap-benefits-remains-uncertain-even-after-congress-agrees-to-end-the-shutdown/
The timeline for SNAP benefits remains uncertain, even after Congress agrees to end the shutdown
Congress has adopted a measure to reopen the government and resume full food aid benefits that were paused at the start of November. But how fast SNAP payments will reach beneficiaries could vary by s...
www.wral.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
By only letting NC send partial payments for November, the Trump administration has needlessly jeopardized people's food security. #ncpol #snap
https://www.wral.com/news/ap/a11b6-the-timeline-for-snap-benefits-remains-uncertain-even-after-congress-agrees-to-end-the-shutdown/
https://www.wral.com/news/ap/a11b6-the-timeline-for-snap-benefits-remains-uncertain-even-after-congress-agrees-to-end-the-shutdown/
Republican actions in DC and Raleigh have North Carolinians facing:
-Rising health insurance prices
-Fewer doctors able to take Medicaid
-600K+ possibly becoming uninsured
#ncpol #medicaid
https://www.theassemblync.com/news/health/north-carolina-medicaid-reimbursement-cuts-rural-hospitals/
-Rising health insurance prices
-Fewer doctors able to take Medicaid
-600K+ possibly becoming uninsured
#ncpol #medicaid
https://www.theassemblync.com/news/health/north-carolina-medicaid-reimbursement-cuts-rural-hospitals/
A Crisis for Rural Hospitals
North Carolina already reduced Medicaid reimbursement rates. Now hard-hit rural hospitals are now bracing for federal cuts.
www.theassemblync.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Republican actions in DC and Raleigh have North Carolinians facing:
-Rising health insurance prices
-Fewer doctors able to take Medicaid
-600K+ possibly becoming uninsured
#ncpol #medicaid
https://www.theassemblync.com/news/health/north-carolina-medicaid-reimbursement-cuts-rural-hospitals/
-Rising health insurance prices
-Fewer doctors able to take Medicaid
-600K+ possibly becoming uninsured
#ncpol #medicaid
https://www.theassemblync.com/news/health/north-carolina-medicaid-reimbursement-cuts-rural-hospitals/
“We believe Charlotte will rise to this occasion and send a message that we protect each other,” said local immigration attorney Becca O’Neill with the Carolina Migrant Network.
#ncpol #charlotte https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article312875321.html
#ncpol #charlotte https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article312875321.html
US Border Patrol could soon make its way to Charlotte, news reports say
CBS News and CNN have reported that border patrol could be making their way to the Queen City for an operation this month.
www.newsobserver.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“We believe Charlotte will rise to this occasion and send a message that we protect each other,” said local immigration attorney Becca O’Neill with the Carolina Migrant Network.
#ncpol #charlotte https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article312875321.html
#ncpol #charlotte https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article312875321.html
Looking to make a difference? Join our storytelling campaign on rising costs. With just a couple sentences, you could contribute to a movement of North Carolinians creating change. #ncpol #nc https://carenc.org/tell-us-about-your-budget/
The Cost We Carry - Coalition Against Right-Wing Extremism
The Cost We Carry How Corporate Greed and Political Games Have Impacted NC The cost of living is skyrocketing. Ever increasing grocery prices, health care premiums, and electric bills. We want to hear...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Looking to make a difference? Join our storytelling campaign on rising costs. With just a couple sentences, you could contribute to a movement of North Carolinians creating change. #ncpol #nc https://carenc.org/tell-us-about-your-budget/
To North Carolina's 600,000+ veterans-- thank you. Today we honor your courage, recognize your sacrifice, and rededicate ourselves to our shared purpose of building a more perfect union. Happy Veterans Day! #nc #veteransday
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
To North Carolina's 600,000+ veterans-- thank you. Today we honor your courage, recognize your sacrifice, and rededicate ourselves to our shared purpose of building a more perfect union. Happy Veterans Day! #nc #veteransday
"What we witnessed across our state wasn’t just a collection of local races — it was a demonstration of democracy’s vitality at the grassroots level and a potential preview of what’s to come in 2026." #ncpol https://bit.ly/4p3T8Rg
North Carolina’s municipal elections prove that there are no off years • NC Newsline
The 2026 midterms will test whether this municipal election surge was a one-time phenomenon or the beginning of lasting political transformation in North Carolina.
ncnewsline.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"What we witnessed across our state wasn’t just a collection of local races — it was a demonstration of democracy’s vitality at the grassroots level and a potential preview of what’s to come in 2026." #ncpol https://bit.ly/4p3T8Rg
Providers are warning that without ample funding, they may have to stop accepting NC Medicaid altogether. Gov. Stein is calling state legislators back to work to solve this issue before it's too late. #ncpol #medicaid
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With Medicaid stalemate lingering, Stein calls General Assembly back to address funding
The General Assembly provided $500 million to the program this summer. DHHS says it needs $319 million more.
www.wunc.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Providers are warning that without ample funding, they may have to stop accepting NC Medicaid altogether. Gov. Stein is calling state legislators back to work to solve this issue before it's too late. #ncpol #medicaid
https://bit.ly/4hOIpHQ
https://bit.ly/4hOIpHQ
“Today, love won again,” said Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign. “When public officials take an oath to serve their communities, that promise extends to everyone – including LGBTQ+ people." #ncpol https://cnn.it/4nLf7eo
Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates ...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“Today, love won again,” said Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign. “When public officials take an oath to serve their communities, that promise extends to everyone – including LGBTQ+ people." #ncpol https://cnn.it/4nLf7eo
The Southern Environmental Law Center claims that the only thing this program would accomplish would be tricking North Carolinians into covering the cost of the clean energy work the law already requires Duke Energy to do. #ncpol https://bit.ly/3WKmcB2
Clean energy group appeals state regulators' decision to approve controversial Duke Energy program
A clean energy group is claiming that a Duke Energy program would fool customers into buying clean energy credits that don’t actually generate new clean energy.
www.wunc.org
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Southern Environmental Law Center claims that the only thing this program would accomplish would be tricking North Carolinians into covering the cost of the clean energy work the law already requires Duke Energy to do. #ncpol https://bit.ly/3WKmcB2
In the midst of this difficult year, a year where it would be much easier to resign from politics, to withdraw from community, to simply stay home– North Carolinians turned out to send a resounding message to MAGA: enough is enough. #ncpol https://bit.ly/3WFYk1z
North Carolinians Hit Back at the Ballot Box — Progress NC Action
North Carolinians have endured one punch after another this year. And that’s why Tuesday’s response by the voters was so, so uplifting. Voters in every corner of the state stood up and said “we’re done”– done with higher costs, done with leaders who emb...
progressncaction.org
November 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In the midst of this difficult year, a year where it would be much easier to resign from politics, to withdraw from community, to simply stay home– North Carolinians turned out to send a resounding message to MAGA: enough is enough. #ncpol https://bit.ly/3WFYk1z
Gov. Stein made it clear, NC's Medicaid crisis is a manufactured one. The General Assembly caused this mess and only they can clean it up. He is summoning lawmakers back for an extra session in November to pass the funding that the state can't wait for any longer. #ncpol #ncgov
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A group of Eastern NC voters are joined by advocacy groups in their argument to the court. They say splitting the Black Belt by redrawing District 1 at the request of Pres. Trump amounts to retaliating against voters for how they voted. #ncpol
https://bit.ly/4qMjp8b
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Federal judges in NC will consider bid to block newly gerrymandered district • NC Newsline
Opponents of the new NC 1st Congressional District want federal judges to stop the state from using it. A hearing is scheduled.
ncnewsline.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A group of Eastern NC voters are joined by advocacy groups in their argument to the court. They say splitting the Black Belt by redrawing District 1 at the request of Pres. Trump amounts to retaliating against voters for how they voted. #ncpol
https://bit.ly/4qMjp8b
https://bit.ly/4qMjp8b
Tuesday's election results reminded Americans that we are still a country ruled by its people, not by a dictator. Voters came together and demanded change, flipping over 150 seats in North Carolina and many more nationwide. #ncpol #election #democracy
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Tuesday's election results reminded Americans that we are still a country ruled by its people, not by a dictator. Voters came together and demanded change, flipping over 150 seats in North Carolina and many more nationwide. #ncpol #election #democracy
If you could tell your legislators one thing about rising costs, what would it be? Let us know, and you could be featured in a messaging campaign that we’re taking straight to Congress. #ncpol #tellyourstory
https://carenc.org/tell-us-about-your-budget/
https://carenc.org/tell-us-about-your-budget/
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If you could tell your legislators one thing about rising costs, what would it be? Let us know, and you could be featured in a messaging campaign that we’re taking straight to Congress. #ncpol #tellyourstory
https://carenc.org/tell-us-about-your-budget/
https://carenc.org/tell-us-about-your-budget/
Gov. Stein is beginning a live press conference where he will once again call on the NC General Assembly to return to Raleigh and provide deeply needed funding for NC Medicaid. #ncpol #ncgov #medicaid #ncga https://www.wbtv.com/2025/11/06/live-stream-north-carolina-gov-call-medicaid-funding/
Live stream: North Carolina gov. to call for Medicaid funding
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced his plan to call on lawmakers to fund Medicaid.
www.wbtv.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Gov. Stein is beginning a live press conference where he will once again call on the NC General Assembly to return to Raleigh and provide deeply needed funding for NC Medicaid. #ncpol #ncgov #medicaid #ncga https://www.wbtv.com/2025/11/06/live-stream-north-carolina-gov-call-medicaid-funding/
A Pittsboro entrepreneur who won a deal on Shark Tank, a Black Mountain vegetable farmer, and an Asheville craft soda maker have all been hit hard by Trump's tariffs. Now the Supreme Court is set to rule if these tariffs are not just harmful, but illegal. #ncpol #tariffs https://bit.ly/4oVdb44
Meet the NC business owners hoping the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs • NC Newsline
Small business owners and entrepreneurs opposed to President Donald Trump’s tariffs are closely watching whether the U.S. Supreme Court will allow or block Trump’s sweeping tariffs under the Internati...
ncnewsline.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A Pittsboro entrepreneur who won a deal on Shark Tank, a Black Mountain vegetable farmer, and an Asheville craft soda maker have all been hit hard by Trump's tariffs. Now the Supreme Court is set to rule if these tariffs are not just harmful, but illegal. #ncpol #tariffs https://bit.ly/4oVdb44
North Carolina child care centers warned state lawmakers that many would have to close their doors if new funding wasn't passed in the budget. Now, with no budget passed, doors are indeed closing. #ncpol
https://www.wunc.org/education/2025-11-04/net-loss-child-care-providers-state-budget-delay
https://www.wunc.org/education/2025-11-04/net-loss-child-care-providers-state-budget-delay
This fall, NC had a net loss of child care providers. The state budget delay is one factor
For the first time in years, more child care programs in North Carolina closed than opened this August.
www.wunc.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
North Carolina child care centers warned state lawmakers that many would have to close their doors if new funding wasn't passed in the budget. Now, with no budget passed, doors are indeed closing. #ncpol
https://www.wunc.org/education/2025-11-04/net-loss-child-care-providers-state-budget-delay
https://www.wunc.org/education/2025-11-04/net-loss-child-care-providers-state-budget-delay
We must continue to show up, speak out, and vote in elections that determine who our representatives are in Raleigh & in D.C. and to restore a fair & independent judiciary in North Carolina. Change won’t happen instantly, but together we can build a more just future. #ncpol #FairCourtsNow
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We must continue to show up, speak out, and vote in elections that determine who our representatives are in Raleigh & in D.C. and to restore a fair & independent judiciary in North Carolina. Change won’t happen instantly, but together we can build a more just future. #ncpol #FairCourtsNow