North Carolina

Opinion: Mark Robinson is a threat to public education in North Carolina

Tabitha Arrowood, a single mother of two children, writes about the positive impact of public education on her life, as well as the threats to public education that she perceives from Mark Robinson, the state’s lieutenant governor.

Op-ed: How a federally-funded apprenticeship changed my life

Joshua Swindells, who dropped out of school as a teenager to care for his elderly parents, explains how a federally funded apprenticeship program allowed him to return to his education and gain valuable work experience in the information technology field. Joshua fears that proposals to cut federal workforce funding could harm young people such as him.

A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act

Americans celebrate how the Inflation Reduction Act has benefited their lives in the year since its passage.

North Carolina Student Excited for Job Opportunities Manufacturing Electric Vehicles

An automotive technician hopes for job opportunities in North Carolina’s burgeoning electric vehicle manufacturing industry.

Op-Ed: Rural Homes Like Mine Could Soon Get High-Speed Internet Thanks to Biden Administration

Rural North Carolina resident Sally Weldon shares how investments from the Biden administration to expand broadband will bring her home 21st-century infrastructure.

Op-Ed: Rail Becomes Reality With Biden’s Infrastructure Investments

Vice chair of the Raleigh, North Carolina, transit authority, Nathan Spencer, writes about the critical need to expand public transportation to meet the needs of the rapidly growing population. Thankfully, the Biden administration’s infrastructure law dedicated billions to creating a passenger rail that will better connect the region to other major cities.

Op-Ed: The Infrastructure Law Proves Government Still Works

Tyrrell County Commissioner Nathan “Tommy” Everett describes how an aging bridge threatens the economic growth and safety of the community. After a historic investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bridge will soon be replaced, ensuring the community remains safe and connected.

Government can actually work, just ask Maysville

Maysville, North Carolina, Town Manager Schumata Brown writes about how PFAS contamination has affected his rural community for years. With funding from the infrastructure law, the Biden administration is delivering much-needed funding for water infrastructure to rural communities.

Biden’s EV Charging Infrastructure Improvements Are Powering the Economy and Speeding Up the Adoption of Clean Energy Technology

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are boosting efforts to expand America’s electric vehicle charging network.

Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel

Upgrades to U.S. airport infrastructure through the bipartisan infrastructure law are creating jobs, growing local economies, and improving traveler experience.

Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery

On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities.

Rural North Carolina Communities Connect to 21st Century Infrastructure

A rural North Carolina community received a grant from the American Rescue Plan to extend high-speed internet to its residents.

Biden’s Policies Are Revitalizing Chip Manufacturing in America

New laws are incentivizing chip manufacturers to bring operations to the United States, creating tens of thousands of American jobs, boosting the use of made-in-America semiconductors, and spurring investments in workforce training and education programs.

Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in North Carolina

Amid a 20 percent surge in gun deaths across North Carolina from 2016 to 2020, Ted Budd made more than $4 million by flooding the state with guns.

Democratic Mayors Have Taken Decisive Actions To Stop Crime and Make Their Communities Safer

Democratic mayors across the country are using a wide range of strategies and approaches to respond to violent crime and address its root causes.

Nakitta Long: The American Rescue Bill Has Been A Lifeline