The Wake County Board of Commissioners just voted to approve Atrium
Health, North Carolina’s largest hospital chain, merging with WakeMed,
a move that left some state officials “profoundly concerned.”
Shortly after leaving active service in the U.S. Marine Corps, I become a local businessman, operating multiple pizza restaurants and a sign making business. As a legislator, I care about small businessowners because they are living proof that America is the land of opportunity.
Data centers are the unseen backbone of modern society, frequently
misunderstood and unfairly criticized for their resource consumption.
In reality, these facilities are indispensable engines of economic
growth and technological progress.
I care deeply about this community and its people so I write to say to the people of Cumberland County, the Party is over - It’s time to work! It doesn’t matter what party the politician is affiliated with, it only matters what the individuals stand for and against.
As a small business owner serving Anson, Stanly and Union counties, I understand firsthand how important a safe, reliable and accessible financial system is to the businesses and families that keep our communities moving.
As someone who suffers from fibromyalgia, I follow the policy discussions around drug pricing and ideas to lower patients costs very closely. Cymbalta helps me manage my symptoms and show up for the people who are counting on me and I want to make sure that I continue to have access to this medication.
Although I know full well that bad news draws more eyeballs than good news, I feel compelled to observe that something rather shocking — and promising — happened last week. Both major political parties acted responsibly.
North Carolina families are tired of being told that healthcare costs are out of control while hospital systems continue operating behind a curtain of secrecy. If Republicans truly believe in transparency, accountability, and protecting taxpayers, then it is time for the General Assembly to take a hard look at waste, fraud, and abuse within our hospital systems.
North Carolina’s rural communities are the bedrock of our state. The family farms, including my own, that make up these communities help provide the food that feeds America. But despite this work, rural North Carolina continues to struggle.