News from the TCDP
Dire Need for Medicaid
Despite these incentives and the urgent need for Medicaid expansion, Legislative Republicans have been focused on partisan politics instead of prioritizing the health of their voters.
Infrastructure Law delivering for NC
President Biden and Democrats are working to get things done to improve the economy and North Carolinians’ daily lives. But Republicans who voted against it seem content doing absolutely nothing. They owe their constituents answers for opposing this critical funding.
KEEP STUDENTS SAFE & SCHOOLS OPEN
Since day one, President Biden has taken every step available to keep schools safely open for full-time, in-person instruction.
These efforts have resulted in over 95% of schools open in person in January 2022, up from 46% of schools in January 2021.
UPDATES ON THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
212 million Americans are fully vaccinated. Schools and businesses are open. More treatments are available than ever before.
Infrastructure Facts
President Biden delivered in just nine months what Trump never could in four years – a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure.
In North Carolina, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is already making an impact by providing $16 million to improve the Appalachian Development Highway System – one of the first of many of the bill’s projects to prepare the Tar Heel State for the 21st century.
Lifting Up The American People
FACT: Just since 1970 there have been 7 economic recessions and ALL began under Republican presidents.
The Economy always does better under Democrats.
The Rich always do better under Republicans.
A Message From Our Chair
Donald Trump is a threat to our democracy. The refusal of Republicans to recognize the attack on our capitol is a threat to our democracy. Partisan Gerrymandering is a threat to our democracy. Voter restriction laws and empowering state legislatures to overturn elections are threats to our democracy.
NC Must Expand Medicaid
“No one denies these citizens often go without basic medical services, including preventive screening procedures. And no one denies this situation is both a personal hardship for citizens and a social and economic calamity for North Carolina” former chairman of the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners Mike Hawkins wrote. (Transylvania Times 7/21/2021)
Key Facts About the Child Tax Credit
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the vast majority of families will receive $3,000 per child ages 6-17 years old and $3,600 per child under 6 as a result of the increased 2021 Child Tax Credit.
Black History, Shine a Light
The long shadows of slavery, Jim Crow, and redlining — and the blight of systemic racism that still diminishes our Nation today — hold America back from reaching our full promise and potential. But by facing those tragedies openly and honestly and working together as one people to deliver on America’s promise of equity and dignity for all, we become a stronger Nation — a more perfect version of ourselves.
No thanks to Republicans
Thanks to Democrats!
Let's just remember that EVERY SINGLE REPUBULICAN VOTED AGAINST THE American Rescue Plan!
The U.S. economy grew 5.7 percent in 2021, the fastest full-year clip since 1984, roaring back in the pandemic’s second year despite two new virus variants that rocked the United States.
Making a Difference for You
Over the past year, the American Rescue Plan has brought critical relief for North Carolina families by providing cities, schools, and businesses the resources they need – getting our economy back on track.