Legislative Watch
Democratic candidates in WNC call for immediate Medicaid expansion – April 1, 2020
Cory Vaillancourt, Smoky Mountain News As the greatest public health crisis in more than a hundred years continues to ravage both the physical and fiscal health of the world, the nation and the state of North Carolina, a group of 15 Democratic candidates is calling...
Joe Sam Queen – Raleigh Report, March 27, 2020
Coronavirus Update As of today, March 27, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has reported one case of Covid-19 in Jackson County. Haywood and Swain still have no reported cases. I'd like to continue to ask all citizens to adopt safe practices,...
Joe Sam Queen – Raleigh Report, March 19, 2020
Coronavirus Update Yesterday, March 18, the CDC reported 7,038 cases of the virus, with the death count totaling 97. The virus was found in all 54 of the United States' territories. Visit the NYT Estimate for an informative look as to why this matters. As of today,...
NC Congressional District 11, Newsletter #5
New Chairs Announced to District 11 A warm welcome to our new 2nd Vice Chair in charge of training, Kathie Kline. A lifelong Democrat, Kathie has been active in politics since 1983. Her experiences range from working on campaigns, precinct chair, campaign manager,...
Joe Sam Queen’s, Raleigh Report – January 31
Joe Sam Queen's, Raleigh Report - January 31 Broadband Advances. As the leader of the Broadband Caucus, I can report major progress for our state. In 2019 we were able to triple the GREAT Grant funding from $10 million to $30 million, with multiple grants heading...
Joe Sam Queen Raleigh Report – November 24, 2019
We're entering the Holiday Season with a recess, even though the work in the capitol isn't done: We don't have a True Comprehensive, Balanced Budget. We have a Constitutional System of checks and balances. When the legislature presents a budget that is inadequate or...
Meadows Watch, by Penny Smith 11/26/2019
Did you know that Mark Meadows voted against the following things so far in 2019? requiring health care and social service workers to have a plan for preventing workplace violence (Meadows voted NO) preserving 400,000 acres of Colorado land for public use (Meadows...
Whopper of the Week, by Penny Smith 11/26/2019
“Having served at the municipal and county levels, I understand the unique needs of our mountain communities.” Ron Mau, Smoky Mountain News, November 18, 2019. Yes, Ron Mau has announced that he will enter the Republican primary race for the North Carolina House of...
Joe Sam Queen, NC House, Raleigh Report: (New Redistricting Map) 11/11/2019
Honoring Our Veterans It was my privilege to attend the Tuscola ROTC Air Force Unit's 15th Annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Saturday. It was one of many events across our great nation where we recognized the noble and the brave for their service and sacrifice to our...
Joe Sam Queen, NC House, Raleigh Report: 11/4/19
The House & Senate are Stalling The legislature will be temporarily adjourned until Wed. November 13th without the Senate taking up the Budget Veto override or the Legislature sitting down with Governor Cooper and negotiating a Comprehensive, Fair and Balanced...
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