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RECAP: Rep. Adams Advocates for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Priorities During Coronavirus Crisis
Charlotte – On Wednesday, March 25, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) sent two bipartisan letters to President Trump in support of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's request for a "major disaster" declaration for the State of North Carolina as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Charlotte – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host a TeleTown Hall at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 23 to connect constituents with federal, state, and local programs that can provide help and support during the coronavirus pandemic.
UPDATE: Later in the day after the letter was sent, the SBA approved the declaration for North Carolina.
CHARLOTTE - Earlier today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) sent a letter to North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger urging them to call a special session to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
CHARLOTTE - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released this statement following the presumptive positive test for coronavirus in Mecklenburg County:
WASHINGTON - Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chair Alma Adams (NC-12), Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41), and Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) introduced the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act to ensure workers have access to extended, job-protected leave to care for themselves and their families amid the COVID-19 epidemic.