KEY ISSUES

Reinvesting in our Public Schools and Teachers

North Carolina schools used to lead the nation and we can be that again. Senator deViere will support a state budget that boosts education spending, and increases teacher pay to match or exceed the national average so we can recruit and retain the best and brightest. He will also support legislation and a budget that pays our other state employees what they deserve.  Senator deViere will also support investments in our school’s infrastructure and in much needed classroom resources.

Expanding Medicaid to Provide Access to Affordable Healthcare

Rising healthcare costs are keeping too many families behind, which is why Senator deViere supports expanding Medicaid and has co-sponored legislation to do just that. Everyone deserves access to affordable health care and by expanding Medicaid we can lower insurance rates as well as create jobs and help our rural hospitals. Senator deViere will work with Governor Cooper and his cabinet to make healthcare more affordable for thousands of North Carolina families.

Protecting our Drinking Water and Waterways from Poisons like GenX

If corporations pollute they need to be held responsible for their messes, not the taxpayers. I will sponsor and support legislation to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up after themselves, and for stronger protections of our drinking water. I will also advocate for the EPA to hold stricter standards for contamination and transparency.

Creating an Economy that Works for our Families and Everyone

Too many families are being left behind in the economic recovery right now, and reinvesting in education is only part of the solution. Senator deViere will work towards legislation and the resources to create a skilled labor force to attract good paying jobs to our district and state. Senator deViere believes that a strong university system and community colleges are a key part of this formula for success.

Ensuring Fair and Equal Treatment for All

Everyone deserves to be treated equally. No one should be denied freedoms, rights or privileges on the basis of gender, race, or sexual orientation. I have co-sponsored legislation for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, and will stand against any restrictive voter laws that target African American, Latinos, or any other group of, voters.