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Progress NC Action was founded in 2011 to promote public policies that make NC a fairer, healthier, more equitable state.

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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 12h
The nation's most efficient safety net program just became harder to manage so billionaires could get a tax break on your dime. On October 1st, a provision of the Big Ugly Bill kicked in. It pushed many of the administrative costs of SNAP off onto states & counties. #ncpol #SNAP
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 13h
We were proud to be invited to hear speakers working in health care, immigration, education, voting rights, and the arts discuss the cultural, economic, educational, and civic roles Latine communities play across North Carolina. #NC #LatineAndProud bit.ly/4hGCF3m
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Latine leaders mark Heritage Month at NC press conference spotlighting statewide impact
Latine leaders and community organizations gathered Thursday, Oct. 1, for a press conference celebrating Latine Heritage Month and highlighting contributions ma
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"The Census is our currency," said Jovita Lee Miller, deputy director for North Carolina Black Alliance. "If communities are undercounted, then you can also be sure that those communities are underresourced."
bpr.org
Proposed Census changes could lead to consequences from NC undercount, experts say
The Trump administration is proposing major changes to how the U.S. government produces results for the next national census in 2030.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Disturbing audio resurfaced this week of Supreme Court candidate Sarah Stevens criticizing survivors of childhood abuse. NC needs a justice who isn’t afraid to hold the powerful accountable, someone who has the courage to stand up for what’s right. Stevens has proven that she can't be that leader.
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Sarah Stevens Prioritizes Predators, Protects the Powerful — Progress NC Action
Political decisions in Raleigh impact everyday people who deserve to be heard. We shine a light, share the mic, and help people come together to bring change. Join the conversation.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
While Michael Whatley was appointing a sex offender to GOP leadership, Sarah Stevens was in the NC House arguing to defend abusers and the organizations that cover for them. #nc bit.ly/3U4Z4iS
msmagazine.com
Who Cares if Political Candidates Associate With Sex Offenders?
Two North Carolina races reveal how partisan loyalty can obscure candidates’ ties to convicted sex offenders.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
All around your town, you'll find shops and restaurants established by Latine North Carolinians. Latine workers contribute over $61 billion to NC’s economy each year, and Latine entrepreneurs are driving the rapid growth of small businesses in our state. #NC #LatineHeritageMonth
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
TIME CHANGE: We're looking forward to seeing all of you this Saturday and hanging out with Claudia Jordan while enjoying lunch and some good music by DJ She's A+. Same location, just a new time: 11am-1pm. #charlotte #nc #event #vote
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This month, we honor the incredible contributions of Latine communities by calling on our leaders to invest in our collective future. We should be investing in working families, not fear campaigns. #NC #LatineHeritageMonth #LatineAndProud
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We will continue to celebrate our heritage by standing with and protecting one another. This year, one of the best ways we can do that is by voting– register online by Oct. 9. Early voting begins Oct. 15. #LatineHeritageMonth #LatineAndProud #NCVotes
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The proposed changes to the census would lead to many people being counted in the wrong district. Many more simply wouldn't be counted at all, and important demographic information would suddenly vanish. You can submit your comments at regulations.gov until Oct. 13 #nc #census
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The funding for schools, roads, transit, and hospitals, as well as preparation for emergencies and disasters is decided using the census. The count MUST remain accurate or problems will ripple out through every program in the state. Speak up before the deadline. #nc #census
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The cost increase from the beginning of this year caused North Carolina to have one of the nation's the biggest drops in coverage. This new increase will only worsen the problem and further strain Emergency Departments, especially in rural counties. #nc #healthcare #ACA
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This unusually hot and dry September has extended the summer drought for many North Carolina counties, and is expected to delay the leaves turning in the mountains (a big tourism driver). It's long past time to reject state leaders who still deny climate change. #nc
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
14,000 refugees living in North Carolina will lose health care coverage as another provision of Trump's OBBBA from last year comes into effect. #ncpol #medicaid #refugees ncnewsline.com/2026/09/29/medicaid-…
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Medicaid is about to end in NC for thousands of refugees • NC Newsline
Thousands of refugees and people granted asylum who are living in North Carolina will lose their Medicaid coverage due to cuts made in the 2025 federal spending bill.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Charlotte! Stop in on Saturday and join special guest Claudia Jordan for lunch, music (DJ ShesA+), and voting resources brought to to you by the A. Philip Randolph Institute and Progress NC. #nc #charlotte #event #vote www.mobilize.us/megaphonenc/event/1…
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Charlotte Voter Registration Celebration with Claudia Jordan · Megaphone North Carolina
Join talk show host and actress Claudia Jordan for a voter registration celebration hosted by the A. Philip Randolph Institute and Progress North Carolina. The event will include music by Charlotte's ...
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
These places aren't licensed health centers, they don't provide prenatal care, and some have been caught spreading inaccurate medical information. NC Republicans keep sending them more money #ncpol www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/202…
northcarolinahealthnews.org
NC directs more than $10.7M to crisis pregnancy centers
The state has significantly increased funding for the centers over the past decade, though questions remain about oversight and how the money is used.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Asheville Citizen Times found no direct communications between Whatley and leaders at FEMA, North Carolina Emergency Management, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, or leadership in any of the twelve counties surveyed. #nc bit.ly/4ynpf3m
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6 texts, 5 calls, 38 mins: Records reveal Michael Whatley's work as Helene 'recovery czar'
Senate candidate Michael Whatley has portrayed himself as heavily involved in Helene recovery in western NC. Public records say otherwise.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
So far, an estimated $1.7 million dollars of the public's money has been spent running Trump's ads. #ncpol #news www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-admi…
nbcnews.com
White House releases new taxpayer-funded ad describing ‘final battle’
The ad is nearly identical to one Trump’s presidential campaign released in 2024.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
North Carolinians showed up for one another after Helene. They delivered food, repaired homes, and cleared roads. No matter the circumstances, they always lent a hand. It’s long past time for their federal leaders to do the same. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong #WhereIsWhatley
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
When NC was rebuilding bridges, he was fundraising. When NC was repairing roads, he was attending rallies. NC needed an advocate; he wouldn’t even pick up the phone. We’re tired of waiting on Michael Whatley to show up for Western North Carolina. #HeleneRecovery #NotOurNeighbor
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
North Carolina has been waiting for billions in recovery funding for two years. Now, President Trump is threatening to make our communities wait even longer. Recovery aid shouldn’t be a political weapon. #ncpol #HeleneRecovery #WhereIsWhatley #NotOurNeighbor
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Helene won’t define Western North Carolina. How people showed up for one another in the aftermath– the resilience, generosity, and determination– that’s what will define Western NC. #NorthCarolina #WNC #MountainStrong bit.ly/4hPFVJV
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Two Years After Helene, North Carolinians Are Still Fighting — Progress NC Action
Helene won’t define Western North Carolina. How people showed up for one another in the aftermath– the resilience, generosity, and determination– that’s what will define Western NC.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Even as Gov. Stein applauded the small businesses of Western NC who are rebuilding local economies, he continued petitioning Congress for the $10 billion needed for the next phase of recovery. #NC #MountainStrong #2YearsAfterHelene
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Volunteers from in and around Western NC have been there for people while state & local leaders have fought to get long overdue federal dollars. Much of the relief funding approved by Congress still hasn't been delivered by the Trump administration. #nc bit.ly/4hlMjbm
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Filling the gaps after Helene. Volunteer groups have stepped up across the NC mountains over last 2 years.
In many Western NC communities devastated by Helene, volunteer organizations have helped bring relief while government funding has been slow.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Imagine bringing home a report card like this. Duke Energy received abysmal grades on the Sierra Club's annual electric company report after keeping old coal plants open longer than promised, canceling renewable projects, and asking for customer rate hikes. #nc #no2ratehikes
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Voters are suing the NC Board of Elections over a new rule that could toss out thousands of mail-in ballots for reasons that have nothing to do with voter eligibility. AG Jeff Jackson will not represent the Board, who have hired their own lawyer. #nc #voting bit.ly/4hre8iI
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Election lawsuit season kicks off. Change in NC absentee ballot rules challenged in federal court.
Groups are suing to prevent the NC State Board of Elections from spoiling ballots over rules they see as unrelated to voter eligibility.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month, we are uplifting some of the groups in our state who defend and empower North Carolina's Latino community year round. This week, we're looking at Siembra NC. #NC #SiembraNC #CommunityOrganizing
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Between Trump's tariffs on building materials and the spike in diesel caused by his war with Iran, Americans are in a tight spot for housing. Construction costs, home prices, and mortgage rates are all climbing. The only thing dropping is the number of homes being built. #housing
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Do you care how much your electric bill is? Do you care if your kid's school gets enough funding to fix the A/C unit? Do you care if politicians get to keep power by redrawing a map instead of convincing voters? Then you care about the NC Supreme Court election. #nc #court #vote
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“We cannot be a state that lets our children go to bed hungry, and I’m going to do everything in our power to fight food insecurity in our state,” said AG Jeff Jackson. This is the 2nd case Jackson has won protecting SNAP access for North Carolinians. #nc #SNAP bit.ly/4Ar64al
wral.com
Federal judge blocks Trump-backed changes to food stamps that could've cut over $400M to NC
Congress recently passed a bill changing eligibility for food benefits. Attorney General Jeff Jackson challenged the USDA changes in court and won.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
On Oct. 3 in Charlotte, join talk show host and actress Claudia Jordan for a voter registration celebration hosted by the A. Philip Randolph Institute and Progress North Carolina. The event will include music by local Charlotte DJ "She's A+", voting resources, food, and more! RSVP below:
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Charlotte Voter Registration Celebration with Claudia Jordan · Megaphone North Carolina
Join talk show host and actress Claudia Jordan for a voter registration celebration hosted by the A. Philip Randolph Institute and Progress North Carolina. The event will include music by local Charlo...
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
From the red wolf to the northern flying squirrel, NC is home to over 60 endangered species. A new directive from the Trump administration would put them at even greater risk.
ncnewsline.com
Trump administration says developers, loggers can kill endangered species • NC Newsline
The Trump administration’s top wildlife official issued a directive last week that expands a recent rollback of endangered species protections much further than the feds had told the public. Individua...
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
During recessions, NC has needed to raise taxes on big corporations to toss a lifeline to workers. This amendment on your ballot would hamstring us from doing that while not saving you a single penny. Your income tax rate is already lower than the proposed cap. #nc #taxes #voteNO
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Ager's Republican opponent, Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, attended the Gastonia rally where Trump went on a tirade insulting North Carolina. When asked about his threat to only deliver relief funding if Michael Whatley is elected, Balkcom tried to downplay the comment. #nc #asheville
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
ICYMI: Trump came to NC last week and called our state "one of the worst in the whole nation." Gov. Stein is working to set the record straight.
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Stein slams Trump's claims on NC crime, Helene: ‘Just political nonsense'
President Donald Trump depicted North Carolina as lawless and crime-ridden during a speech in Gastonia. Public safety data shows crime is actually down, and even Trump's own attorney general praised North Carolina's declining crime rates.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Thousands of Americans have already volunteered to help their neighbors with voting this year. You can too. Learn more about Common Cause's election protection work below.
ncnewsline.com
Common Cause launches nationwide election protection effort for 2026 • NC Newsline
In North Carolina, Common Cause plans to have a presence in all 100 counties during the election, said Brooks Fuller, policy director of Common Cause North Carolina. The organization is working with g...
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“What we’re not going to do is retreat,” said Barber. “Don’t you get weary. Know what side you’re on. You’re on the side of democracy.”
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Bishop William Barber, NC faith leaders call for 'conspicuous courage' to combat voter confusion • NC Newsline
One month before early in-person voting begins in North Carolina, civil rights leader and Repairers of the Breach President Bishop William Barber said voters should not fall victim to the confusion su...
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Republican US House went home early to avoid voting on Hegseth's impeachment & AI regulations. They've gone home early a lot this year. In fact, they've averaged under 48hrs in session per month. They voted to deny healthcare to Americans working under 80hrs per month. #ncpol
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We watched Trump's speech so you don't have to. Here are the 3 worst moments from his rally in NC, and one thing you can do about it.
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Threats, Insults, and Nonsense– Unpacking Trump’s Gastonia Tirade — Progress NC Action
Political decisions in Raleigh impact everyday people who deserve to be heard. We shine a light, share the mic, and help people come together to bring change. Join the conversation.
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
La Fiesta del Pueblo es el festival más grande y diverso de cultura latinoamericana en el Triángulo, con presentaciones en vivo de música y danza, vendedores artesanales, camiones de comida, puestos educativos y actividades para toda la familia. 12-6pm este domingo. #Raleigh #LHM
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Many families, towns, schools, and businesses are still waiting for long promised federal funds to rebuild their communities. Trump threatened to make them wait even longer if they don't elect his failed "recovery czar," Michael Whatley. #ncpol #midterms #westernNC
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trump really got on stage in Gastonia and pretended North Carolina is some sort of scary, lawless no man's land. He even called us the "worst in the nation." No amount of fearmongering will stop NC voters from heading to the polls when early voting starts next month. #ncpol #vote
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In November, North Carolina voters will face a choice between a former civil rights attorney who believes everyone should face equal justice under the law, and a former state lawmaker who chose politics over victims again and again. #nc #court #vote
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Everyday North Carolinians have the common sense to know that letting these giant companies run wild, with seemingly no rules, will end badly for all of us. We need leaders who are willing to put our interests first instead of coddling companies they own stock in. #ncpol
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
When the Pentagon says that Trump's war in Iran has cost $38 billion and will cost another $3 billion each month it continues, that's just military spending. But the war has also cost North Carolinians by raising prices, and that number matters too. #ncpol
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Ballots in North Carolina have already started going out and coming back... It would have been impossible for the Postal Service to implement a whole new system in time for the election - especially since the new system doesn’t even exist yet," said AG Jeff Jackson. #nc #voting
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Your voice deserves to be heard! 📣This National Voter Registration Day, make sure you’re ready for the 2026 election. Check your registration, learn how to vote, and find important election dates at NCVoterGuide.org. #NCvoter #RegisterToVote #ncpol
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The 2026 election is almost here. Are you ready to vote? This National Voter Registration Day, check your registration, find important election dates, learn about same-day registration during early voting, and get prepared at NCVoterGuide.org. #NC #NCvoter #RegisterToVote
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Important reminder, North Carolina: the 2026 election is right around the corner. Check your voter registration, learn about voter ID, find your voting location, and see who’s on your ballot at NCVoterGuide.org. Your voice matters. Make sure it’s heard! #NCvoter #register
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
For anyone keeping track, this is the third convicted child predator Whatley has been tied to this year either through a direct history with them or through rallies for his campaign. #ncpol #midterms apnews.com/article/whatley-pastor-s…
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Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina
A North Carolina pastor who led the opening prayer at a recent campaign stop for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley is a registered sex offender, twice sentenced to prison.
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