On Wednesday, North Carolinians filled the NCGA to tell the truth about the devastating costs of having no state budget. Check out this week's Batch Brief and watch the full “No Budget Hearing” video so you can see & share these incredible stories. open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

From local election wins that prove voters are rejecting Republican extremism... To 130 days without a budget and a looming Medicaid funding crisis... To dinosaurs, short stories, and more! Read the latest in The Batch Brief ⤵️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

NEW: A special edition of the Batch Brief is out now. Let’s stop pretending this isn’t what it is. Republicans, nationally and here in NC, are choosing to let food assistance vanish for over 1.4 million North Carolinians. That isn’t leadership. It’s cruelty. open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

In just six days, Republicans redrew our congressional maps to serve Trump, silenced debate on the Senate floor, and blocked Medicaid funding. And they did it all without shame. Check out this week's Batch Brief for the full breakdown from this week in the NCGA. open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

Over the past few days, our staff has requested details about next week’s redistricting process. So far we have received no answers, no updates, and no communication whatsoever. #ncpol 1/3

One question. That’s all it could take to save your life. Learn how to talk to your doctor about dense breast tissue and why it matters. Start here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Btm...

North Carolina deserves a full budget not cowardly, patchwork politics. Get the latest on where things stand, what’s at stake, and how Leader Batch is fighting back in this week’s #BatchBrief batchbrief.substack.com/p/the-batch-...

Republicans are back at it again, rigging elections instead of doing their jobs. Read Leader Sydney Batch's statement on the announcement that Republican leaders plan to bring the legislature back into session to redraw NC congressional maps again. #ncpol

📬 The latest #BatchBrief is out! 102 days without a full state budget and North Carolinians are paying the price. Plus: youth advocates, biotech investment, and more! Check it out here!: batchbrief.substack.com/p/the-batch-...

Statement from Leader Batch: "The allegations against Rep. Brockman are incredibly serious and deeply disturbing. While the justice system moves forward as it should, I believe Representative Brockman should resign. North Carolinians deserve leaders who reflect the integrity of their office."

What happens when corporate money meets weak leadership? And what happens when Holly Springs attracts $700M in investment? Find out in the Batch Brief! open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

No budget. Pay-to-play. Big wins in Holly Springs. A heartfelt goodbye. It’s all in this week's Batch Brief! open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

Too many leaders are focused on the wrong priorities. In this week’s Batch Brief, I’m talking about: 💸 Protecting public schools from a costly voucher scheme 🥚 What’s really driving high grocery prices 🏓 Celebrating District 17’s own Pamela DeLoatch Read it now: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

🚨 A new Batch Brief is here! 🚨 From a reckless private school voucher tax credit to the stubbornly high price of groceries here’s what’s on my mind this week. 📬 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

Honored to celebrate Raleigh’s new Indian Consular Application Center (8354 Six Forks Rd), run by VFS Global for the Embassy of India (DC) and grateful for our strong ties with the Consulate and Indian community. The Center offers visas & key consular services close to home!

A new Batch Brief is out now! From big decisions in Raleigh to big news right here in-district, there’s a lot to catch up on. Get the latest updates from the legislature and from District 17! 📰 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

Today, we should celebrate this achievement, but tomorrow, we must get back to work. I urge Republican leadership to call the Senate back into session to pass a state budget that continues to invest in the programs that make North Carolina the best place to do business.

Wishing everyone a festive and safe July 4th!

A new Batch Brief is live! 📣 Why Senate Democrats made history with a “present” protest on HB 805 ⚖️ Christal’s Law is now NC law ⏸️ The legislature’s in recess, but the dysfunction isn’t 📊 PLUS: Vote in our poll Catch up on all the latest 👇 open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is a disaster for North Carolina. Leader Batch's full statement:

Last week brought a mix of wins and letdowns—$4.7B in jobs, a stalled relief package, and a student artist’s moment to shine. 🎨 Catch up on the stories we're still thinking about from the latest Batch Brief. #ncpol open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

From disaster relief delays to billion-dollar job wins, this week’s #BatchBrief is a ride. Catch up on the headlines from the NCGA—plus, Leader Batch dropped her summer playlist. 🎶👀 open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

Juneteenth is not only a day to remember what was ended. It’s a day to imagine what still needs built. And we can only build if we’re brave enough to come together—by showing up, by speaking out, by voting, by organizing, and by never letting the flame of justice flicker out.

We will not stand by while political violence threatens our democracy. Read Leader Batch's full statement on the targeted assassination of Rep. Hortman and attack on Sen. Hoffman in Minnesota today:

A new Batch Brief just dropped! Here's what's inside: 📊 NC budget update — where we are and why it matters ❤️ Medicaid coverage is under threat ⚾ A history-making Baseball player calls District 17 home 📵 A scam warning from the NCDMV Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

ICYMI: On Tuesday, NC marked 250 years since the Mecklenburg Resolves—our first bold stand against royal rule. Our ancestors didn’t wait for change. They made it. 📜✊🏽 #ncpol open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

250 years ago, North Carolinians stood up to a king. They didn’t wait for permission. They resisted tyranny, demanded liberty, and built a government by and for the people. Today, that fight continues. NC will never bow to a king ever again. 💪🏽🇺🇸 #ncpol open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

Last week we held a funeral — for the 707 bills that never got a hearing. Republicans didn’t debate them. They didn’t defeat them. They just buried them. We won’t forget. And we won’t stop fighting. 📩 Read more in this week’s Batch Brief: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

🚨 A new edition of The Batch Brief is out NOW! We’re talking: ⚰️ The “Bill Funeral” and the cost of inaction 🏗️ 400+ new jobs in Holly Springs ⚖️ Justice (finally) for Allison Riggs 🙌 This week’s standout Senate Page Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri... #ncpol

It’s my honor to present this proclamation from Governor Josh Stein to the March of Dimes in honor of Postpartum Awareness Week For Black, Brown, and Indigenous Women! This week is a call to action to ensure that every mother receives the dignity and support she deserves! #ncpol

Six months late, but the truth still stands: Justice Allison Riggs won — and no baseless delays could change that. #ncpol

This week in The Batch Brief: 📜 A cowardly budget, written in secret and rammed through without shame. 🔒 Gun safety help is on the way for Wake County families. 🎙️ Leader Batch breaks it down on PBS. 📬 Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

I am proud to be endorsed by Vote Mama @votemamalobby! Moms know what families need — and it’s time we lead. When moms have a seat at the table, we change the future for our kids and our communities for the better! #ncpol #VoteMama

Leader Sydney Batch recently appeared on PBS NC’s State Lines to provide insight on major issues facing North Carolina as the 2025 legislative session advances. Check out the full episode here! www.pbs.org/video/april-...

"Either it's "We're at a fiscal cliff" and you just don't want to be honest about it, or you're just being cruel... I don't know which one. I guess they're not mutually exclusive." - Leader Sydney Batch www.wral.com/story/doge-i...

The Senate Republican budget fails to fund public safety, offers pathetic pay raises for public servants, and hoards billions of $$$ while families struggle. It’s a blueprint for neglect, not success—and North Carolinians are paying the price. #ncpol

📬 What’s new in Raleigh? Every week, The Batch Brief delivers updates from the legislature, spotlights from across the state, and stories you won’t see anywhere else. If you care about what’s happening in North Carolina — this is for you. 👇

Another edition of The Batch Brief is out now! If you want to know what’s happening at the NC General Assembly — and how it affects your community — this is your weekly read. ✅ Quick updates ✅ Clear takeaways ✅ Straight from the source Check it out here →

This week, Leader Batch joined the NC Realtors Association to talk about what’s at stake in the fight for affordable, accessible housing. Every North Carolinian deserves a safe place to call home—and the path there starts with smart policy. #ncpol

Leader Sydney Batch is honored to help lead North Carolina’s new Council on Student Safety & Well-Being. Every kid deserves to feel safe at school and free to focus on learning—and she’s ready to get to work to make that true in every classroom. #ncpol governor.nc.gov/news/press-r...

Paid leave is about freedom: 🍼 Freedom to be there when a baby is born 🛏️ Freedom to sit beside a hospital bed 💔 Freedom to grieve without losing your job That’s the future we’re fighting for. #ncpol #FreedomToCare

No one should have to choose between a paycheck and their family. Yet 79% of workers in North Carolina don’t have access to paid family leave. That’s over 4 million people. Our laws must treat caregiving as a shared responsibility—not a personal burden. It’s time to act. #ncpol #PaidLeaveWorks