June 21, 2022 – In a near unanimous vote earlier this month, the NC Senate passed a Medicaid Expansion bill, which will be going to the NC House of Representatives for a vote. Prospects are favorable that North Carolina will finally accept
Now Through July 5th: Speak out Against Signature-Matching Protocol for Absentee Ballots
June 15, 2022 – The NC State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has opened a public comment period in response to a Request for Declaratory Ruling proposed by the NC Republican Party. The proposed Declaratory Ruling would allow individual members of county boards of
Freedom to Vote Act
The Freedom to Vote Act has been combined with the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in a new bill called the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. The information on this page still applies, as the content of
Webinar- Drawing the Line- New Bern -Thursday, July 15th at 6 pm
New Voting Districts will be drawn in NC this year. This webinar put on by Common Cause will help you understand just how fair maps are drawn and what gerrymandering is really about. You will also learn how to speak
Webinar- Speak out for Fair Districts -June 30th- 5 pm
Finding Opportunities, Using the Right Tools, Sending the Right Message Our state’s General Assembly will soon have population data from the Census and will be working with tight deadlines in drawing district maps for their own seats and for Congressional
Upcoming Meetings and Webinars
Join us for our upcoming Member webinar on Thursday, March 17th – Dr. Tracy Mancini, President of Carteret Community College will be our guest speaker. She will provide an update on the College’s latest programs and events. See information and
Women’s History Month Update
Happy Women’s History Month everyone! Our theme this year is “Women Breaking Barriers“. See article link below sharing Women of Impact celebrating women breaking barriers, changing their communities and inspiring global action. Click here for article Please join us for upcoming Women’s
March updates
Happy Women’s History Month- Typically we celebrate Women’s History Month in March with a reception and silent auction, however in keeping with our COVID restrictions and staying safe we plan on hosting the Beaufort Women’s Club Co-President Marilyn Shuping to talk about their