Finally: Medicaid Expansion Is Coming
Amidst all the awful news out of Raleigh these past few weeks, we finally have a date set for the expansion of Medicaid: December 1st.
Democrats in Raleigh waged a tireless fight against Republican opposition for over a decade to keep Medicaid expansion on the table, never giving up the fight so 600,000 additional North Carolinians can have healthcare they can afford.
Despite this success, the budget will become law without Governor Cooper's signature because, in Governor Cooper's words, it "seriously shortchanges our schools, prioritizes power grabs, keeps shady backroom deals secret and blatantly violates the constitution."
Rep. Lindsey Prather offered some candid thoughts on the process and content of the budget, from the lack of transparency to the way it shifts public money to private schools, in a podcast appearance last week.
Rep. Prather said, in part: "One of the major themes is power grabs... We see more examples of what we've already seen throughut this session, which is the Legislature, trying to bring as much power under the umbrella of the Legislative branch as they can, to the detriment of the people of North Carolina."
Listen to Rep. Prather's full interview on WUNC Politics Podcast here.
Action Item
Get ready to ignite your passion for change at "Turn up the MIC! Music, Issues, & Community." Join us on October 15th at Bear's BBQ Downtown for an evening that promises to be both inspiring and entertaining.
Whether you're a music enthusiast, an advocate for social change, or simply someone looking to connect with your community, this event is for you. Don't miss out on an evening of music, meaningful conversations, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Bring a friend, too!
Proudly Celebrating Pride
This Saturday is the annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival in downtown Asheville! Buncombe Democrats are proud to stand firmly with the LGBTQIA+ community across WNC.
Learn more about the 2023 Blue Ridge Pride Festival here, and make sure to stop by the Buncombe Democrats or the Buncombe Young/Teen Democrats booths on the middle level of the vendor section when you visit the festival.
Happy Pride!
