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Weekend Joe: Coming Medicaid Changes’ Impact to NC
New Medicaid rules are coming — but not until after the 2026 midterms . That timing is no accident. Here’s what you need to know about the changes quietly passed by the GOP in Congress — with full support from Chuck Edwards — and what they could mean for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians. 🔹 1. Delayed Accountability The changes passed in the so-called “one big beautiful bill” won’t take effect until 2027 , long after the 2026 mid-term elections . That delay conveni
Aug 222 min read


Weekend Joe - Tariffs and the Labor Market
Attending Henderson County Board of Commissioners’ meetings can often be sleep-inducing. At other times, the normally somber proceedings are punctuated with tiny bomblets of “what did they just say?” moments. The sound system in the Historic Courthouse is not always up to the task, and the Commissioners sometimes use its inadequacy to render their comments inaudible to much of the audience. Auditory challenges aside, the July 23rd meeting was notable for a challenge by the tw
Jul 263 min read


Weekend Joe – The Time to Act Is Now
We all have favorite songs and least-favorite songs. As I was waiting for an oil change at the dealership the other day, one of my least...
Mar 283 min read


One Week Until Election Day: Let’s Get Out the Vote
Election Day is just a week away, and this is the moment when every action counts! The race in North Carolina is close—a coin toss—and...
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Join Us for a Meet & Greet and Weiner Roast with Erik Weber!
Make a fun evening out of it! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with great food...
Oct 22, 20241 min read


A New Way Forward: Kamala Harris Charts a Fresh Path in Fox News Interview
Vice President Kamala Harris recently sat down for a significant interview on Fox News, where she made one thing clear: her presidency...
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Join Us for Another Sing Out for Kamala on September 29th!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 29th at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT as we gather for ANOTHER SING OUT FOR KAMALA —an uplifting and...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Rachel Hunt: This year is the turning point for North Carolina
Rachel Hunt, candidate for NC lieutenant governor and current state senator, spelled out the importance of this year’s elections during a...
Jul 19, 20241 min read


Steve Martinez enters race to offer real representation for NC District 117
Running for office was not in Steve Martinez’s plans, but the last few election cycles spurred him to do whatever he could to ensure that...
Apr 14, 20243 min read
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