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

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!

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!

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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Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is a disaster for North Carolina. Leader Batch's full statement:

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.

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:

It’s my honor to present this proclamation from Governor Josh Stein to the March of Dimes in honor of Postpartum Awareness Week For Black, Brown, and Indigenous Women!

This week is a call to action to ensure that every mother receives the dignity and support she deserves! #ncpol

Six months late, but the truth still stands: Justice Allison Riggs won — and no baseless delays could change that. #ncpol

I am proud to be endorsed by Vote Mama @votemamalobby! Moms know what families need — and it’s time we lead. When moms have a seat at the table, we change the future for our kids and our communities for the better! #ncpol #VoteMama

The Senate Republican budget fails to fund public safety, offers pathetic pay raises for public servants, and hoards billions of $$$ while families struggle. It’s a blueprint for neglect, not success—and North Carolinians are paying the price. #ncpol

This week, Leader Batch joined the NC Realtors Association to talk about what’s at stake in the fight for affordable, accessible housing. Every North Carolinian deserves a safe place to call home—and the path there starts with smart policy. #ncpol

Leader Sydney Batch is honored to help lead North Carolina’s new Council on Student Safety & Well-Being. Every kid deserves to feel safe at school and free to focus on learning—and she’s ready to get to work to make that true in every classroom. #ncpol

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Paid leave is about freedom:

🍼 Freedom to be there when a baby is born
🛏️ Freedom to sit beside a hospital bed
💔 Freedom to grieve without losing your job

That’s the future we’re fighting for. #ncpol #FreedomToCare