Congressman David Price
Clichés won’t get the job done when it comes to America’s gun violence epidemic
“Unspeakable.” This appears to a top platitude of choice for modern, gun-loving American politicians these days as they respond to each new horrific tragedy that the easy and widespread availability of mass killing machines visits on our society. That and “praying” for the families of the victims.
Butterfield calls out gerrymandered maps, formally announces his retirement (w/ video)
North Carolina Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) formally announced on Thursday that he will not seek re-election in 2022. The Wilson Democrat, who has represented the first congressional district for nearly 18 years, blamed the latest round of redistricting by legislative Republicans in Raleigh. “The map that was recently enacted by the legislature is a partisan […]
North Carolina leaders discuss passage of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
From left to right: Congressman David Price, Congresswoman Deborah Ross, North Carolina Secretary of Transportation Eric Boyette, and Wake County Commissioner Sig Hutchinson
Read Congressman David Price’s retirement statement here
Veteran North Carolina Congressman, David Price announced today that he will not seek reelection in 2022. Price, 81, has served various iterations of a Triangle-based congressional district with distinction for more than three decades. The announcement seems sure to set off a great deal of political maneuvering and is likely to have an impact on […]
White House aims sales pitch for infrastructure plan at the states
NC’s David Price to play key role in shepherding legislation WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s 7,540 miles of highway roads in poor condition. Florida’s $100 billion in damages over the last decade from extreme weather events. The 1 in 4 Idahoans with no access to broadband internet, and 1 in 2 living in areas with too-few licensed […]
Congressman, State Senator talk “dire” state of COVID response, looming Supreme Court fight in town hall
“The situation is dire,” Rep. David Price (D – N.C.) told a virtual town hall Wednesday night. “I’m not going to sugar coat it in any way.” The event, held by progressive group ActionNC, brought together Price, State Sen. Natalie Murdock (D-Durham) and progressive advocates to talk with North Carolinians about COVID-19, the future of […]