Rep. Robert Reives chats with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Apr. 1. Ahead of the short session beginning later in the month, Reives shares his thoughts on several stories around the legislature — including one that affects Orange County. The House Minority Leader gives a public send-off of Sen. Graig Meyer, who is stepping down from elected office, and shares why he empathizes with Meyer’s desire to make a material difference in North Carolinians lives. Reives then details the believed roadblocks to making that difference through legislation in Raleigh, including Republicans’ indications to cut Medicaid funding and ongoing lack of a state budget. Finally: the District 54 representative details what’s he’s hearing from his constituents about the rising cost of living and associated challenges.

Robert’s Rules is our regular check in with Representative Robert Reives, representing Chatham County in North Carolina’s 54th district, and leading the Democratic caucus in the state house. Every two weeks Rep. Reives shares the latest news from the General Assembly in Raleigh, and his unique perspective on state and national political news.  On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.

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