Republican Supermajority Blocks Crucial Amendments to Combat Youth Substance Abuse and Support Mental Health
Senate Republican supermajority has once again demonstrated its disregard for the urgent issues facing North Carolinians.
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Democratic Leaders Push for Public Records Transparency with New Bill
Senator Dan Blue and other Democratic lawmakers are advocating for a constitutional amendment to enhance transparency in North Carolina’s public records laws.
Democratic Leaders Advocate for Child Care Funding as Federal Support Ends
Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue and other democratic leaders urge colleagues to take action and prioritize child care funding as federal support dwindles.
NC Senate Democrats are trying to use oversight powers the GOP expanded
Senate Democratic leader Dan Blue stated that Senate Democrats are taking advantage of the process that’s been created and have an equal interest in being good stewards of public taxpayer dollars.
NC Democrats tested new powers of secretive Gov Ops
Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue told reporters that Democratic members and staff on the Gov Ops committee are having their requests denied by a lawyer.
Dan Blue on the Start of the new legislative session
Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue talks with Loretta Boniti as North Carolina legislators prepare for the start of the 2024 legislative season.
Federal judge could hear request to block NC’s new Senate districts
A new lawsuit against the state’s new Senate voting districts could move quickly. The recently passed Senate maps sweep both Halifax and Martin counties into a sprawling new District 2.
Black Voters Removed from a State Senate District
At an October news conference, Senator Dan Blue said Republicans pulled the six Wilmington precincts with the highest Black population and voter participation out of the New Hanover district.
Folwell criticizes fellow Republicans on public records rollback
State Treasurer Dale Folwell rebuked lawmakers in his own party regarding a new law that shields legislators’ records from the public.
Senator Blue: ‘Words without deeds don’t amount to a whole lot’
Senator Dan Blue is looking for more than thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting a year ago in his Hedingham neighborhood.