Politics As Usual
Amidst the battle between two of the world’s biggest egos, we don’t want to lose sight of who will truly be bearing the brunt of this 1,100 page bill– you.
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There’s a government agency with the sole purpose of advocating for consumers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. They aren’t flashy. They don’t have a catchy name. But wow, do they deliver results for everyday people. And President Trump is trying to shutter it completely, calling it a “woke, weaponized” agency. Thom Tillis agrees, claiming that the CFPB is “pushing beyond its regulatory and jurisdictional boundaries.”
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North Carolina would certainly feel MAGA’s Medicaid cuts, but layering SNAP cuts on top of it would be a devastating 1-2 punch to working class families who are already struggling to make ends meet.
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MAGA lawmakers are looking to cut $300 billion from SNAP– the federal food assistance program that serves 42 million Americans– and $880 billion from Medicaid– the health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans. Millions of working families would lose their health insurance. Millions more would struggle to put food on the table.
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Charlotte constituents voiced their concerns over federal cuts to the things that matter most to them. The big problem? Their senator didn’t show. A cardboard cutout took his seat.
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The theme of Stein’s State of the State address was “North Carolina Strong,” a motto Stein has used to rally North Carolinians who are in the midst of a hurricane rebuild, rising costs, and a chaotic presidential administration.
Stein contrasted the divisive national political scene with a more hopeful, bipartisan vision for North Carolina. He centered everyday people in each policy proposal and every argument. He even showcased his sense of humor while taking a shot or two at Elon Musk.
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Amidst the stream of legislative proposals are also some progressive gems– legislation proposed by Democrats who are still trying to support working class families, rural communities, and the environment. These bills don’t get as much attention, but they provide us with an idea of how Democrats are crafting a countervision for North Carolina.
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The NCGOP has proposed some absurd legislation during the opening days of 2025.
They include a gun bill that would do away with concealed carry permits, legislation that would cut the early voting period from three weeks to just six days, and a health care bill that would allow insurance companies to deny coverage for even more procedures.
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The NC House is expected to vote on the SB382 veto override next week. Republicans need all members – including three who sided with Democrats – to vote for the override, otherwise it will fail.
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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson released an ad last week featuring him and his wife, Yolanda Hill Robinson, talking about their decision to get an abortion in 1989 and how difficult a decision it was. The Robinsons, just like everyone else in this nation, should have access to safe, legal abortion care. Despite Robinson’s claim in…
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