Wake County Democratic Party

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[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Have you checked out the Wake Dems event calendar lately?

It’s a great way to connect with your neighbors, hear what’s happening on the ground, and find easy ways to get involved while hanging out over a drink.

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Destin Hall was the primary sponsor on a bill that allows Duke Energy to create multi-year rate hikes without oversight.

In 2025, he overrode Gov Stein's veto for a bill that allows Duke to increase rates again for future projects.

He hopes you will forget.

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

LET’S GO, CANES!!!

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Justice Anita Earls said it plainly in her dissent: Duke Energy customers could pay more for the same electrical service.

Wake County families are already struggling with rising housing, grocery, and energy costs. Higher power bills are not affordability.

[Roy Cooper @RoyCooperNC]

This slush fund — paid for by your tax dollars — will give money to criminals and January 6 rioters. When I was Attorney General, we used to put those people away, not give them a payout.

[Congresswoman Deborah Ross @RepDeborahRoss]

Trump's $1.7 billion plus slush fund is corruption at its most obvious: using your taxpayer dollars to reward the President's allies, including Jan 6th rioters convicted of attacking law enforcement.

I have yet to speak to anyone - Republican or Democrat - in favor of this.

[Roy Cooper @RoyCooperNC]

As North Carolinians are getting crushed by rising costs, the last thing they need is another Duke Energy rate hike. It’s just plain wrong.

Michael Whatley spent his career lobbying for big utility companies, including Duke Energy, as your rates climbed higher.

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Here in Wake County gas prices are $4.23/gal and inflation has surged to 3.8% due to his careless new war.

Trump does not represent our community and our needs.

[Democrats @TheDemocrats]

Trump finally admits it.

[NC Democratic Party House Caucus @NCHouseDems]

Looks like someone’s realizing that overriding Gov. Stein’s veto of SB266 might not have been such a great idea after all.

We warned this would lead to higher bills and less accountability for Duke Energy. Now Republicans are trying to clean up the mess they created. #ncpol

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Wake County is full of high-paying jobs, but teachers average only $55,000 while similar degree careers pay double.

Republican budgets haven’t kept up, and classrooms feel the turnover.

We can raise pay, grow talent, and give students a sound basic education.

[Congresswoman Deborah Ross @RepDeborahRoss]

I am standing in full solidarity with the thousands of NC teachers marching for fair pay and proper school funding.

Some facts:
- NC is 50th in public school funding
- NC is 46th in teacher pay
- Wake County faces $16M in cuts this year

Today, our educators are putting everything on the line to ensure every student gets the resources they deserve.

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

North Carolina ranks 46th in teacher pay, and now Wake County teachers are protesting May 1st just for basic support.

GOP leaders still can’t pass a real budget with meaningful raises. We should be paying teachers enough to stay, not pushing them out.

[Roy Cooper @RoyCooperNC]

$25 billion spent on a foreign war while Americans back home are struggling to pay for gas and groceries. DC politicians need to take a hard look at their priorities.

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Gas in Wake County is $3.92 a gallon, up $1 since January.

Trump’s move to close the Strait of Hormuz is squeezing supply and driving up costs, hitting your commute and the price of everyday goods.

We should be focused on one thing: Make stuff cost less.

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Health care in Wake County is getting harder to afford. People are skipping coverage, and rural hospitals are closing.

Roy Cooper showed we can expand access and cancel medical debt. GOP lawmakers still leave DHHS short and can’t pass a budget.

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Teachers in Wake County make about $51K, over $10K less than nearby states.

Republican leaders have kept salaries flat and won’t pass a budget with real raises.

Democrats are pushing to invest in schools so teachers can stay and focus on students, not bills.

[Jeff Jackson @JeffJacksonNC]

We just won.

Ticketmaster / Live Nation was the biggest antitrust case in years. A jury just ruled for us on all claims.

We brought this case with a big group of AGs and USDOJ - until last month, when USDOJ cut a backroom deal with Live Nation in the middle of the trial and bailed.

We rejected their deal, finished the trial, and now a jury has found that they’ve been operating as an illegal monopoly and used their power to unlawfully raise ticket prices on you.

This is a huge win for consumers and artists, but it also sends a message that we can still take on monopolies - and win.

But we aren't done yet. The case now moves to a second phase where the judge will determine the specific remedies needed to dismantle Ticketmaster’s grip on the industry.

Our goal is simple: restore real competition, end the abuse of consumers and artists, and bring fair pricing back to live entertainment.

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Electricity bills in Wake County are up 22% since 2020 and still rising.

Instead of relief, Republican leaders gave Duke new ways to charge customers more, even for projects that haven't been built yet.

Democrats want to lower your bills through energy savings and competition.

[Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems]

Gas in Wake County is up over $1 a gallon, near the highest since COVID.

Donald Trump's war with Iran pushed us here and he doesn’t care what it’s costing families.

It's time to end this reckless war of choice and pass the War Powers Resolution.

[Terence J. Everitt @TerenceEveritt]

Great news! Our race is now a @DLCC Target Race. This district could decide the GOP supermajority. With chaos in DC, state government matters even more. Public schools, economic opportunity, and right to vote are on the line. I’m in this fight. Glad to have you with me. #ncpol