Press Releases
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:
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.
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.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement on the passing of civil rights leader Julian Bond:
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.
From August 18th through September 2nd, Congresswoman Adams to Host Events, Meetings and Listening Sessions throughout North Carolina’s 12th District
Washington, DC – After returning from an educational working trip to Israel and while Congress is out of session, from August 18th – September 2nd Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) will travel throughout North Carolina’s 12th District to host a series of events, meetings and community listening sessions. Congresswoman Adams’ District schedule is below:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced that she is currently traveling with House Democrats in Israel for an educational working trip. Congresswoman Adams and 21 other Democratic members, including House leadership, are in Israel to learn more about the country and key issues impacting the U.S. and Israel relationship.
Washington, DC – On the 50th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today sent a letter urging North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
Funding Will Be Used To Support Housing Initiatives throughout Greensboro
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced $3,574,061 in federal funding for Greensboro, North Carolina. The funding was allocated through four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs and will be used to support housing initiatives to help those in need.