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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

When it comes to failing the people of NC, no one keeps it 💯 like Senate Republicans. We've now gone 100 days without a state budget. It's time for Republicans to get back to work and do their job!

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

90 days. That’s how long NC Republicans have failed to pass a budget. 90 days of delay. 90 days of dysfunction. 90 days of holding our schools, communities, and families hostage. Senate Republicans, do your job. Pass a budget. North Carolinians are paying the price.

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

@CNBC has named NC #1 in business, but to sustain this momentum, we need to invest in our workers. Funding public schools, infrastructure, and innovation are critical for further economic growth. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Liberty and democracy are values to fight for every day. Happy July 4th!

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

After months of inaction, the North Carolina Senate has finally passed critical recovery funding for communities devastated by Hurricane Helene — but only after Senate Dems took the extraordinary step of announcing a discharge petition to force the bill forward last week. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

This past weekend, Sen. Salvador not only graduated with her MBA from MIT — she also delivered the keynote address at commencement! Sen. Salvador is one of the brightest minds in North Carolina and we’re incredibly lucky to have her in the NC Senate. 💙👏 #ncpol #MITGrad

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

On May 9, Winston-Salem State University awarded Senator Lowe its highest honor—an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters—in recognition of his extraordinary service to the people of North Carolina and his unwavering support for HBCUs like WSSU. 👏 www.wssu.edu/about/news/a...

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Today, Senate & House Dems held a Bill Funeral for the over 700 bills Republicans buried without debate this session. No hearings. No votes. Just silence. In one of the most unproductive sessions ever, they chose obstruction, but we’re fighting back. #KilledInCommittee #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

NC Senate Republicans just voted to let child abusers bring guns into your child’s private school—without a background check (RIL List). They had the chance to stop it, and they voted NO. This is what they chose. Not safety. Not responsibility. Just danger for our kids. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Instead of standing up for education and kids' programming that actually brings us together, Republicans cut funding from PBS in last week’s Senate budget. What kind of grouch does that??? #SavePBS #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Sen. Batch’s plan to tie the minimum wage to inflation was shot down. The same politicians who tied their own campaign contributions to inflation won’t do the same for you. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

By rejecting Sen. Garrett’s proposal for small business support and housing solutions, Republicans just sent a clear message that they don’t care about families finding a place to call home in NC. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Sen. Applewhite tried to protect North Carolinians and law enforcement from stolen weapons. Republicans said no. Who exactly are they protecting? #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Despite Sen. Grafstein’s push for DMV reforms to shorten your wait in line, Republicans tabled her plan. We stand with families who need these vital services. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Sen. Waddell’s push for a stronger retiree COLAs and full LEO retirement after 25 years was just killed in the Senate. The least we can do for those who serve and protect our state is to make sure their service is rewarded. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Sen. Chaudhuri’s effort to bolster Medicaid was just blocked. Senate Democrats spent over a decade fighting for Medicaid, and we’re not giving up now. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Republicans shot down Sen. Murdock’s Momnibus and maternal health amendments, casting aside the needs of new mothers and babies. This refusal to invest in healthy pregnancies reveals just how little they care. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Sen. Adcock’s call for a nurse in every school was just rejected. Our children’s health and safety shouldn’t be a partisan issue. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

By tabling Sen. Chitlik’s measures on childcare and paid family leave, Republicans turned their backs on working parents - AGAIN. North Carolina’s families deserve better than this. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Sen. Bradley’s push for safer schools and better resources for law enforcement was just voted down by Senate Republicans. Our students and officers deserve a real commitment in this state budget, not a political brush-off. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Sen. Smith proposed multiple amendments to try and improve the state budget, and to support families, farmers and rural communities. Instead of standing with the backbone of our economy, Republicans chose to sideline her ideas. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Sen. Mayfield’s just spoke on the floor on behalf of all families still recovering from Helene. They deserve better than politics as usual, and we won’t stop fighting until storm-battered communities are taken care of in this budget. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Sen. Meyer just tried to amend the budget to freeze corporate tax cuts. Republicans refused to take it up. Our communities will always lose when corporate interests come before families. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Is Republican leadership turning a blind eye, or are they just plain heartless? Maybe both. Leader Batch isn’t mincing words: #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Two Senate floor debates on DEI. Two attempts by Sen. Hanig to silence Sen. Applewhite while she spoke truth to power. Both times, the Chair ruled she was right on track. Apparently, nothing rattles Republicans more than a strong Black woman calling out injustice. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

These amendments were about protecting your tax dollars and making sure government works for the people. Senate Democrats fought, and will always fight for transparency, fairness, and the responsible spending of public dollars. That’s what true accountability looks like. (8/8)

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

💼 We offered additional amendments to protect workers, improve oversight, and ensure fairness. All of them were blocked without debate.

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

⚖️ Reform the Human Trafficking Commission We tried to make this critical commission more representative of victims and frontline workers — not just politicians. Republicans shut it down.

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

🔍 Audit Crisis Pregnancy Centers Millions in public dollars go to anti-abortion centers that mislead people. We said: If they’re getting state money, let’s see how it’s spent. Republicans said no.

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

🔍 Audit the Opportunity Scholarship Program Taxpayer-funded private school vouchers have ballooned with zero oversight. We said: Let’s follow the money. Republicans blocked it.

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Senate Democrats fought to make this bill more fair, more transparent, and more focused on real accountability. Here are some of the amendments Democrats introduced today:

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Well, here’s the not-so-cute truth: this bill gives Republicans a backdoor way to justify cuts to already understaffed state agencies — by tasking the State Auditor’s office with recommending which services and jobs to eliminate, without public input or transparency. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Republicans just passed a bill they’re calling the “DAVE Act” — sounds cute, right? (1/8)

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

🚨 Durham: Your state lawmakers want to hear from you. Join the Durham County Legislative Delegation for a Town Hall on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 PM at Durham Tech. Your Senators will be there — don’t miss it. 👀 #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Background checks. Safe storage. Closing the private sale loophole. Leader Batch fought for basic safeguards to keep guns out of the wrong hands. Republicans said NO—because SB 50 isn’t actually about keeping you safe. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Some places should always be gun-free: hospitals, schools, and public spaces. Sen. Garrett pushed to ban concealed carry in sensitive areas, but Republicans voted to put guns in more places, with fewer restrictions. Our communities deserve better. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

SB 50 isn’t about freedom—it’s about fear. No permits. No training. No safeguards. Sen. Murdock says it best. North Carolinians deserve safety, not more gun violence. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

In North Carolina, you can’t buy a beer at 18—but under SB 50, you can carry a concealed gun with zero training. Sen. Chitlik tried to raise the age to 21 & reinstate the pistol permit. Republicans refused to act. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

States that passed laws like SB 50 saw spikes in gun violence and homicides. Sen. Waddell knows this bill isn’t about safety—it’s about more guns, less accountability, and deadly consequences for our communities. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Republicans just sided with abusers over domestic violence survivors. Sen. Bradley’s amendment to ban domestic abusers from carrying concealed guns was BLOCKED. SB 50 makes it easier for violent offenders to be armed. This is reckless & dangerous. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Republicans just voted against gun detection systems in schools & hospitals and tactical gear for first responders. Sen. Smith fought for public safety, but SB 50 and republicans are putting guns over kids, guns over hospitals, and guns over common sense. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Sen. Mohammed fought to increase death benefits for fallen officers & create a scholarship fund for their children—and even Republicans knew they couldn't say no. Now, we need to make sure no family ever has to use these benefits. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Sen. Gladys A. Robinson has been awarded NC A&T’s highest honor, the 2025 Human Rights Medal, which honors the Feb 1, 1960 Greensboro sit-ins! Her lifelong commitment to service is an inspiration, and we’re proud to have her fighting for North Carolina in the Senate! #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Thanks to her efforts, NC has allocated $2 million toward wildlife crossings, helping reduce deadly crashes. These investments improve safety, lower insurance costs, and protect critical species like the endangered red wolf.

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

North Carolina saw 21,835 animal-related crashes in 2023—1,700 more than the year before. These accidents are dangerous and costly, with the average damage claim at $4,300. Sen. Mayfield has been a champion for solutions that protect both drivers & wildlife. 🚦🦌

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Congrats to Sen. Julie Mayfield on receiving the Sweethearts of Safety award from the NC Alliance for Safe Transportation! Her leadership in funding wildlife crossings is making NC roads safer for drivers & wildlife alike. 🦌 #ncpol #RoadSafety ⬇️THREAD⬇️

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Right now, North Carolina has some of the highest health care costs in the country. Instead of taking the time to get this right, Republicans pushed through SB 24, which pits patients, businesses, and health care providers against each other without offering a real fix. #ncpol

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NC Senate Dems @ncsenatedems.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Today, Senate Republicans rejected an amendment from Sen. Jay Chaudhuri that would have taken a comprehensive, data-driven approach to lowering health care costs in North Carolina.

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