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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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Five NC men sue DHS over warrantless arrests Civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the arrests and asking courts to block similar tactics statewide.

β€œI am a US citizen, but my papers did not protect me." That's not a sentence that should have ever needed to be uttered in our state. Hopefully these men get justice for the lawless violence ICE committed in our communities. #nc #iceout #ncpol
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11.03.2026 22:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Before a GOP power grab put Dave Boliek in charge, North Carolina had a nationally respected election board. Now, national press like the NY Times are highlighting us as one of the top four potential targets of Trump's election interference. #ncpol
https://bit.ly/4cDUe3b

11.03.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Millions of citizens in North Carolina could have their vote taken away if Republicans in the Senate follow Trump's latest demands to pass the SAVE Act. #ncpol #votingrights #stoptheSAVEact

11.03.2026 18:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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With no new NC budget plan in sight, Stein outlines $1.4B proposal β€˜to fill the gap’ Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is proposing a $1.4 billion plan to fund some immediate needs including Medicaid and state employee raises.

If you were over 8 months late finishing the most important responsibility at your job, what would happen? Because that's how late NC Republicans are with the state budget. #ncpol #ncgov #ncga #stillnobudget
https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/stein-budget-legislature-nc-march-2026/

10.03.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

AG Jeff Jackson won against Trump & DHS after they tried to ignore a court order to return $200+ million in FEMA funds to NC. Following Kristi Noem's removal from DHS, the clock is ticking for new leadership to prove they are complying. #ncpol #news
https://bit.ly/4dfpHc5

10.03.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The price at the pump has climbed almost 17% in the past 10 days and is expected to keep climbing. As our household budgets get tighter and tighter, Trump continues to downplay the impact on working Americans.
#ncpol #gasprices

09.03.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On International Women's Day, the President of the United States loudly demanded the passage of a bill that would make it harder for ~69 million women to vote. #ncpol #votingrights #stoptheSAVEact

09.03.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Los votantes de Charlotte-Mecklenburg eligieron el amor y la comunidad el martes por encima de la divisiΓ³n y el odio. #ncpol #primarias #juntos #primaries #together

09.03.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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North Carolina regulators release public hearing schedule for Duke Energy rate hikes State regulators are still reviewing Duke Energy’s request to raise rates across North Carolina. The rate hikes would be implemented over two years, starting in 2027. Average residential rates for Duk...

Are you a Duke Energy customer who can't afford the price hikes the company is asking for? Remember to mark your calendar as public hearings begin at the end of March. #ncpol #dukeenergy #powerbill #publichearing https://bit.ly/4aVaEmp

08.03.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
NC Shows the Country That They’re Ready for November β€” Progress NC Action North Carolina set a turnout record. More than 1.5 million people cast a ballot– most ever for a midterm primary in our state.Β And a majority of those voters decided to vote with Democrats.

North Carolina set a turnout record. More than 1.5 million people cast a ballot– most ever for a midterm primary in our state. And a majority of those voters decided to vote with Democrats. #ncpol #primaries #newrecord https://bit.ly/40OhdBj

07.03.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Are Our Elections Still Fair? Auditor & State Board Make Voters in North Carolina Nervous.
Are Our Elections Still Fair? Auditor & State Board Make Voters in North Carolina Nervous. YouTube video by ProgressNCAction

NC should be able to have full confidence that our elections are being handled fairly. Because of Dave Boliek's actions, not all of us do right now. The number for Boliek's office is 919-807-7500. #ncpol #election
youtu.be/ZfaykiXxoo8?...

07.03.2026 18:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Michael Whatley is quiet now that Noem has been fired. But when she was blocking FEMA money from reaching North Carolina or sending swarms of ICE agents into our neighborhoods, he was singing her praises. #ncpol #dhs #fema #ice #noemfired

06.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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This week's primary election saw over 1.5 million North Carolinians cast their ballot. That's a new state record, with the majority of unaffiliated voters asking for a Democratic ballot. Let's break another record in November! #ncpol #primaries

05.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Breaking News: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson joins 19 other states in suing to block Trump's latest tariffs. The suit comes one day after a judge ruled that Trump has to issue refunds for last year's tariffs, which were recently ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. #ncpol #breakingnews #tariffs

05.03.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Encouragingly, NC voter turnout was great for Tuesday's primaries. We need even more turnout in November, and here's the perfect example of why every single vote matters. #ncpol #primaries #yourvotematters

04.03.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

The huge turnout last night showed that NC is tired of leaders who side with huge corporations and power hungry politicians over the needs of everyday people. North Carolinians held power accountable-- and we will all be better because of it.
#ncpol #primaries

04.03.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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North Carolina launches program to bolster social work workforce across the state β€’ NC Newsline North Carolina has launched a five-year initiative with 25 colleges and universities to double its public-sector social work workforce.

By partnering with universities and high schools, the Stein administration plans to double the number of social workers serving North Carolina's rural and underserved communities.
#ncpol #ncgov #socialwork
https://bit.ly/4csyes2

04.03.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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North Carolinians paid ~$3.5 billion in tariffs last year. Trump has asked the court for a 120+ day delay on tariff refunds. That would cost Americans an extra $2.7 billion in interest just to return the money he illegally collected from us in the first place. #ncpol #tariffs

03.03.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Primarily local. Hot battles for sheriff, school board, county commission boost early voting across NC. Early voting was up in this year's NC primary election cycle compared to recent midterms. Election directors credit interest in local races.

North Carolinians aren't playing around with this year's election. Early voting for today's midterm primary was twice as high as in 2018. You can still vote anytime before 7:30pm today.
#nc #vote #primaries
https://carolinapublicpress.org/74677/primary-election-early-voting-surge-nc-2026/

03.03.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is election day in North Carolina. From the US Senate to your local school board, you can cause a shift in leadership by voting in your primaries. Get out there and use our most fundamental right.
#nc #vote #primaries

03.03.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Auditing the NC auditor: settlements cost taxpayers and harm effectiveness | Opinion The state auditor changed the protected status of state employees and then eliminated their positions. The moves cost his office $747,000 in settlements and attorney fees.

www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/arti...

03.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You won't believe how much NC Auditor Dave Boliek spent firing people last year. In the end, our tax dollars went to replacing non-partisan workers and ending protections that once let employees question his decisions. #ncpol #takeover

02.03.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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NC canvassers brace for flood of anti-abortion messaging ahead of 2026 midterms In North Carolina, reproductive rights canvassers are gearing up for intense door-to-door conversations amid national million-dollar anti-abortion campaigns.

Many of us will volunteer to talk with our neighbors about voting this year. Here's a solid article that explores what it looks like to meet people where they are on sensitive subjects. #ncpol #canvassing #reproductiverights
https://cardinalpine.com/2026/02/28/nc-canvassers-anti-abortion-election/

02.03.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Medicaid cuts put caregivers and their families at risk β€’ NC Newsline As a young college graduate, I focused on my budding career and building a family. What I didn’t plan for was becoming the full-time caregiver to my disabled child and relying on Medicaid to survive.

"No family struggling to care for their disabled child should have to fear losing the basic assistance necessary for their existence. Congress must protect Medicaid funding and preserve the services that make caregiving safe and possible." #ncpol #medicaid
https://bit.ly/406QmjC

02.03.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Duke is stymieing progress in NC. Stand up for affordability. β€’ NC Newsline COMMENTARY: N.C. could once again be a leader for clean energy in the South. We can build a clean, reliable grid that benefits everyone while protecting our wallets, our health and our environment.

"[NC leaders] must push Duke to invest in an energy future for the whole state, not just big tech companies who may or may not build a data center powered by coal or gas." #nc #cleanenergy
https://ncnewsline.com/2026/02/20/duke-is-stymieing-progress-in-nc-stand-up-for-affordability/

01.03.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Why NC Small Business Owners Were Doing a Happy Dance β€” Progress NC Action We’ve all been feeling the pain caused by tariffs. The average family lost $1,700 as a result of Trump’s tariffs last year. In fact, tariffs cost the average family roughly two to three times the size of any tax refund they will receive from the β€œBig Be...

The average family lost $1,700 as a result of Trump’s tariffs last year. In fact, tariffs cost the average family roughly two to three times the size of any tax refund they will receive from the β€œBig Beautiful Bill." #ncpol #tariffs #smallbusiness https://bit.ly/4s8JWfM

28.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Increased funding for schools leads to improved student outcomes, as backed up by over 20yrs of research. These outcomes include higher test scores, higher graduation rates, higher college attendance rates, lower likelihood of poverty, & lower likelihood of incarceration. #ncpol #leandro #school

28.02.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The NC Supreme Court needs to stop dragging their feet and finally enforce the Leandro ruling. Our state lawmakers have shown they will not fully fund public schools as our constitution requires unless they are made to. Our kids deserve better. #ncpol #leandro #schoolfunding

27.02.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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La herramienta mΓ‘s efectiva para resistir nuevas oficinas y centros de detenciΓ³n de ICE en todo el paΓ­s ha sido la indignaciΓ³n pΓΊblica de las comunidades afectadas. #ncpol #iceout #organizar #resistir

27.02.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Quote graphic showing North Carolina State Senator Terence Everitt, director of the newly launched NC Voter Protection Alliance. The quote reads, "This is not about party. It is about standards."

Quote graphic showing North Carolina State Senator Terence Everitt, director of the newly launched NC Voter Protection Alliance. The quote reads, "This is not about party. It is about standards."

Election officials like Dave Boliek are becoming more brazenly partisan. The NC Voter Protection Alliance aims "to provide consistent, year-round voter protection capacity– not just during election cycles, but before, during, & after every election." #nc #ncpol #voting
https://ncvpa.org/about.html

27.02.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0