In the News
Congress is on summer break so we thought it would be a good time to check in with N.C. Rep. Alma Adams, a Democrat who represents the 12th Congressional District, which encompasses much of Charlotte.
We hear her thoughts on this most recent congressional session, how she works with her Republican colleagues across the aisle, and the issues she’s passionate about — including Black maternal health care and HBCUs.
Then we'll hear from two reporters about Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ VP pick.
Nourish Up celebrated its new Hunger Hub with the community by inviting families to a cookout. The event on Saturday aimed to introduce the latest tool from the nonprofit to fight food insecurity.
Tina Postel is the CEO of the non-profit. She echoed the group's motto with WCNC Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte will soon be home to a survivor center that provides all the tools and services necessary to help victims of abuse, assault and trafficking under one roof.
Washington — Reps. Jeff Jackson and Alma Adams introduced the American Neighborhoods Protection Act to protect family ownership of housing. Charlotte’s members of Congress joined forces to take on the issue driving up housing costs in Charlotte and across the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 8, 2023) – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Jim McGovern (MA-02) introduced the bicameral Office of Small Farms Establishment Act, legislation to create a new Office of Small Farms at the US Department of Agriculture.
How do we ensure an equitable recovery from the pandemic?
It's one of the most important questions of our careers, and one of the most important questions our country has ever faced. While it's clear the economy is improving, not all of our communities are benefiting equally in this recovery.
Many small businesses face challenges accessing benefits. Many hourly workers haven't seen their jobs return. Most disturbing is this solemn truth: Black, brown and indigenous communities have borne a disproportionate burden during COVID-19.
Reps. Alma Adams and Mark Walker are sponsoring legislation that extends for two years hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for minority-serving institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The current authorization for that money expires at the end of the month. "It is dire that we pass this bill," said Adams, D-12th District. The legislation, called the FUTURE Act, cleared the House this week, but its fate in the Senate is uncertain. Adams warned if the authorization for the funding is not renewed, it could lead to "laying off" of staff and faculty.