Local Issues
Local issues in the District will always be the primary concern of Congresswoman Adams. She takes her duties as the U.S. Representative of North Carolina's 12th Congressional District very seriously. Whether she is securing federal funding for district schools or health care institutions, or fighting for a living wage and affordable taxes for her constituents, she will always put the needs of the 12th District first, and be its advocate in the House of Representatives.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to her District offices in Charlotte or to her DC office with any concerns that you would like Congresswoman Adams to address.
Local issues in the District will always be my primary concern. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our District or DC offices with any concerns that you may have.
For more information concerning my work to support our community, please contact our office. Thank you.
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today introduced H.R. 3735, legislation to name the post office located at 200 Town Run Lane in Winston-Salem, North Carolina after Dr. Maya Angelou. Winston-Salem was Dr. Angelou's primary residence and final resting place. She called Winston-Salem home for more than 30 years.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today sent a letter to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, urging him to veto North Carolina House Bill 318, the Protect North Carolina Worker's Act. HB 318 was passed by the North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday. Congresswoman Adams opposes the bill because it prevents the state of North Carolina from ever requesting a waiver from the U.S.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and Subcommittee on Nutrition today introduced a resolution to highlight the severity of the hunger crisis in North Carolina's 12th District and across our nation.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representatives Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Richard Hudson (NC-08) today announced after their push, the Concord Regional Airport has received $6,429,612 in federal funding. The funding was allocated through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will be used to build a new commercial terminal for the Concord Regional Airport.
Greensboro, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced her support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – an agreement between the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia, Germany (P5 +1) and Iran:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement on the decision to not retry Randall Kerrick in the shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell:
"I am disappointed by the North Carolina Attorney General's decision to not retry the Randall Kerrick case and hope this decision will not lead to greater mistrust within our community.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement on the Randall Kerrick trial:
"I was deeply troubled by the killing of Jonathan Ferrell and have been following the Randall Kerrick trial closely. Charlotte has been swift in their prosecution of officer Kerrick and I hope they move with the same haste in deciding to retry this case. The case needs to be retried, and justice served.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced a $11,470,826 federal grant for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The federal funding was allocated through the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will be used to replace and rehabilitate the airport's taxiways and runways. The funding will also be used to purchase new aircraft fire and rescue vehicles; to update the airport master plan; and to reimburse the airport for additional land purchased for airport development.
Thomasville, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) held several events in Thomasville on Tuesday, August 18th. Congresswoman Adams' first visit was to Conrad farm, a family farm owned and operated by Marillyn and Arthur Lee Conrad who also run the Thomasville Farmers Market. During Congresswoman Adams' visit, the critical role local farms play in improving food access and combating hunger in the District were discussed as part of Congresswoman Adams' hunger initiative. The Conrad's also discussed issues small farmers face.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced $100 million in federal funding for the Blue Line Extension Project in Charlotte. The grant was allocated through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and is continued funding for the construction of the 9.4 mile LYNX Blue Line Extension project.