North Carolina House Minority Leader and Chatham County Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 13. He discussed takeaways from last week’s primary elections in North Carolina. He also talked about what comes next in the election, as we transition into general election season. He urged voters to get involved in campaigns, not to just wait to vote in November. He outlined ways to get involved, and expressed optimism that talking to people can change their minds about the upcoming election. He also discussed some upcoming events in the Chatham County area, and more.
North Carolina House Minority Leader and Chatham County Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 7. He discussed the ramp up to the 2024 campaign, when fundraising transitions to campaigning, and why Republicans wont debate locally. He also previews what he expects as when the general assembly reconvenes later in the year, including the likely reemergence of casinos as an issue. He also talks about what he sees as the biggest stories for our area this year, and more.
North Carolina State House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 10. They discussed the start of an election year, what happens if VinFast fails, what the year holds for the General Assembly in April, and more.
North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 29. He discussed legislative district maps, the Democrats optimism in finding a road to break the supermajority in the General Assembly, and more. He also discussed how the casino issue galvanized voters in some parts of the state, and what the impact of the upcoming rollout of Medicaid expansion could mean for some constituents.
North Carolina began a redistricting trial this week to rule whether new congressional maps unfairly gerrymander elections. The North Carolina State Supreme Court pushed back the March 2022 primary elections to May allowing the state trial courts to review lawsuits surrounding claims the district maps unfairly favor Republicans.
At a highly anticipated hearing on Monday, a judge delayed a decision about the Leandro plan. The plan aims to provide more funding for public education across the state while investing in teacher recruitment and creating equity in the classroom; however, it continues to face political roadblocks.