Today, it was great to see teachers and their supporters from across North Carolina here at the North Carolina General Assembly to focus attention upon critical issues of concern including the following: – Provide enough school librarians, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, and other health professionals to meet national professional-to-student standards; – Provide $15 minimum

I’d like to thank Moms Demand Action for visiting the NC General Assembly in support of sensible gun regulations and reform. I had the privilege of speaking to this group and I deeply admire and respect the work and advocacy of this organization as well as the time that each member took to visit members

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Youth Voice Festival hosted by the Durham Youth Commission at WG Pearson Center in celebration of Durham’s 150th Anniversary. I was extremely impressed by the students who attended this event and by the excellent questions which they asked me relating to politics and the actions