Here’s what were covering this week!👇

Don’t Get Duked

Republicans backed Senate Bill 266 — a bill that made it easier for Duke Energy to raise your rates and pass costs straight to you. Now, with families across North Carolina feeling it in their wallets, they’re back with HB 1192 calling it “accountability.”

Don’t fall for it.

Under this new bill, you still eat 80% of cost overruns. Duke still sets the forecasts. While they’re walking back some of 266 don’t be fooled, the same rigged system is still in place. The only thing that changed is the press release in an election year.

This is what happens when utility lobbyists have more access to the legislature than the families paying the bills. Republicans had a chance to fix a broken system. They didn’t. They made it worse and they removed the guardrails. 

Keep this in mind when you step into the voting booth this November, until the system stops being built around what’s good for Duke Energy and starts being built around what’s good for you, nothing changes.

Trump Dump

It’s been more than 90 days since Trump launched a senseless war with Iran and it has everyone feeling the pain at the pump.  Trump and his administration officials have repeatedly claimed that gas prices will come down, and his Energy Secretary Chris Wright even said “there’s a very good chance” that gas will be back under $3 a gallon by summer. But right now everyone is feeling the pain at the pump, and it’s hard to believe anything coming out of the White House. The average U.S. household has spent an additional $450 on rising energy costs due to Trump’s war with Iran — nearly $60 billion in total extra costs. The extra $450 Americans are spending on gas has now wiped out any additional earnings they may have received in tax refunds this year.   For some those refunds could’ve meant the difference in how families eat, pay for housing and eliminate debt.

How Democrats are fighting back: 

Senate Democrats have announced a coordinated initiative to force Republicans to vote on their stance regarding Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund for January 6th rioters, emphasizing accountability to taxpayers. In addition, three Democratic senators have introduced a bill aimed at preventing taxpayer dollars from being allocated to Trump and his allies, including former rioters.

While Trump continues to pursue funding for personal vanity projects, including $5 million to gold-coat horses near the Lincoln Memorial and $1 billion for a White House ballroom, Democrats are actively opposing these initiatives. The renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has alone exceeded initial cost estimates by nearly $1 million.

This is what Trump does, break promises to cut costs and waste taxpayer money.

But we will not stand for this. Just know your Democrats remain committed to standing with the majority of Americans who oppose Trump’s projects and will hold Republicans accountable this midterm election.

Unity Dinner

Our largest event of the year is back! The Unity Dinner! Your attendance will help fuel our efforts to elect Democratic leaders who will fight for equality, justice, and opportunity for all North Carolinians. Together, we can make a real difference in our communities and shape the future of our state.

This event will be headlined by our keynote speaker Sen. Elizabeth Warren! 

Let’s unite, let’s celebrate, and let’s move forward together. Grab your tickets today!

See you at the Unity Dinner!

Juneteenth Celebration

Join NC Democrats and the African American Caucus for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration at our historic headquarters in downtown Raleigh!

Get ready for lively conversations, uplifting music, and a beautiful celebration as we honor and remember those who fought for equality and justice, while looking toward a brighter future for our party and our country.

It’s time to reconnect, reset, and rebuild together! Let’s make this celebration unforgettable! RSVP today!

Hurricane Season

June 1st marked the beginning of hurricane season, and it’s crucial for families across North Carolina to be prepared. 

In recent years, our state has faced significant challenges from hurricanes. We will never forget the impact Hurricane Helene caused western North Carolina on September 27, 2024.  The catastrophic flooding and strong winds devastated the western Appalachian region, caused at least 107 reported deaths and major destruction of infrastructure and residential areas. Even today residents still deal with prolonged recovery impacting families, small businesses, and schools. The following year, Tropical Storm Chantel brought further devastation to central North Carolina, endangering lives and causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.

While North Carolinians have shown remarkable resilience in recovering from such storms, we recognize that the road ahead should not be this difficult. Cuts to funding for the National Weather Service have hindered our ability to effectively prepare for these natural disasters, and delays in FEMA funding have made recovery efforts more challenging. Thankfully, our governor and other state leaders have been aggressively fighting to ensure we get the federal resources we need to properly rebuild western North Carolina. 

This hurricane season, let’s commit not only to emergency preparedness but also to holding our leaders accountable. It is essential that we advocate for the resources our communities need to rebuild and thrive after each storm. Make sure your family and friends are prepared before the next storm hits. Together, we can ensure that North Carolina is equipped to face the challenges ahead.

That’s a wrap for this week’s messaging!

Now it’s your turn! Download the graphics below, copy our captions, and get the message out! Whether you’re lighting up the group chat or sharing it on your timeline, your voice is what actually moves the needle!

See y’all on the internet!

—NCDP Digital

Click here to get this week’s graphics!

Stories To Boost:

Newsline: NC Democratic Party leader Anderson Clayton runs to the problem – engaging voters

Sample Social Post:

Read more from Chair Anderson Clayton’s interview with NC NEWSLINE — how our North Carolina Democratic Party is tackling voter engagement head-on.

Upcoming:

Juneteenth Celebration | June 19th 6-8PM

Join NC Democrats and the African American Caucus for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration at our historic headquarters in downtown Raleigh!

Get ready for lively conversations, uplifting music, and a beautiful celebration as we honor and remember those who fought for equality and justice, while looking toward a brighter future for our party and our country.

Early Vote Advocacy Training | Thursdays 6-7PM

County Boards of Election around our state are making decisions about early voting in October. These meetings will decide how many sites are open, where they are, and how many hours those sites will be available. Come to our training to learn about how to effectively advocate in a way that matches the law and will be heard by your board.

Candidate Support Office Hours | Tuesdays 12-1pm

How to knock doors and use miniVAN | Multiple Days

Learn why one-on-one conversations with voters are so important, review door knocking best practices,  and see how to use our canvassing tool, miniVAN!

Become an Anytime Canvasser for Anita Earls: Field Team Justice | Multiple Days

Field Team Justice is NCDP’s network of grassroots volunteers dedicated to electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates next year.

We’re launching our Anytime/Anywhere Canvassing program—an easy, flexible way to help voters learn about our judicial candidates. We’re putting powerful tools in your hands so you can grow this movement right from your own neighborhood.