North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 11. He discussed the latest on recovery efforts in western North Carolina, including the General Assembly’s passage of an aid package. He also discussed the problems caused by misinformation being spread about the recovery effort, and how local officials are responding to that misinformation. He also discussed the upcoming elections and what is at stake, and more.
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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