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Sen. Tillis votes against bill providing health benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals

By Administrator / August 4, 2022 / Comments Off on Sen. Tillis votes against bill providing health benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals

Tillis’ refusal to support his own veterans health bill solidifies the need to elect leaders who actually care for the people of our state, and whose actions match their words when it comes to supporting the troops.

Democrats come out on top in Charlotte and Greensboro elections

By Administrator / July 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Democrats come out on top in Charlotte and Greensboro elections

Despite Republicans’ hopes, incumbent Democrats nearly swept council and mayoral seats in Charlotte and Greensboro on Tuesday.

Every NC Republican voted against protecting marriage equality and guaranteeing access to contraception

By Administrator / July 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Every NC Republican voted against protecting marriage equality and guaranteeing access to contraception

North Carolina’s Republican U.S. House members proved twice last week that they don’t have the best interests of their constituents or the country in mind when they voted against two important bills.

A victory for fair elections as ballot signature match is struck down

By Administrator / July 22, 2022 / Comments Off on A victory for fair elections as ballot signature match is struck down

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has rejected a Republican Party request for the board to allow county elections officials to examine signatures on absentee voting documents.

US House votes to restore abortion rights

By Administrator / July 22, 2022 / Comments Off on US House votes to restore abortion rights

U.S. House Democrats have pushed forth a bill to restore abortion rights nationwide following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Poll shows parents disagree with Republicans’ campaign to censor classrooms

By Administrator / May 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Poll shows parents disagree with Republicans’ campaign to censor classrooms

Contrary to Republicans’ campaign to censor books and teachers, a majority of parents, across party lines, approve of their children’s schools and support what is currently being taught, according to a new poll.  The NPR and Ipsos poll found that 76 percent of the parents surveyed said they were well-informed about what their children were…

Communities across the nation protest amid Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe V. Wade

By Administrator / May 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Communities across the nation protest amid Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe V. Wade

A draft opinion, revealing that the Supreme Court plans to dismantle the fundamental right to abortion and overturn nearly 50 years of precedent, has been met with a wave of protests across the country.  The draft, which was published by Politico on Monday, is not final but has prompted communities, activists, lawmakers and governors, including…

NEW POLL: Majority of North Carolina Voters, Including Republicans, Support State Courts Ensuring Election Maps Are Fair & Constitutional

By Administrator / December 7, 2021 / Comments Off on NEW POLL: Majority of North Carolina Voters, Including Republicans, Support State Courts Ensuring Election Maps Are Fair & Constitutional

RALEIGH, NC– Progress NC Action released a new poll highlighting North Carolina voters’ support for election maps that are fair & constitutional.  72% of respondents say that gerrymandering is a problem, with nearly half (48%) saying it is a “very serious problem.” 74% of respondents, including a majority of Democrats (81%) and Republicans (66%), support…

T.R.U.E Report Will Do What Mark Robinson’s F.A.C.T.S. Report Didn’t Do

By Administrator / September 29, 2021 / Comments Off on T.R.U.E Report Will Do What Mark Robinson’s F.A.C.T.S. Report Didn’t Do

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2021 Contact: Durrell Johnson, Communications Director                  Durrell@progressnc.org Reporting portal to address the real issues plaguing North Carolina public schools, lack of funding from Republican led lawmakers.  NORTH CAROLINA Today, Progress NC Action launches the True Reporting of Underfunding Education (T.R.U.E.) Portal, a website for parents, educators, and community leaders to submit testimonies…

Progress NC Action Seeks Transparency from F.A.C.T.S. Task Force Group

By Administrator / August 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Progress NC Action Seeks Transparency from F.A.C.T.S. Task Force Group

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 9, 2021 Contact: Durrell Johnson, Communications Director                  Durrell@progressnc.org Progress NC Action Seeks Transparency from F.A.C.T.S. Task Force Group RALEIGH, NC – Progress North Carolina Action (PNCA) filed a Freedom of Information Act request to unearth details regarding Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson’s secretive F.A.C.T.S. (Fairness and Accountability in the Classroom for Teachers…