Richard Chew is joined by North Carolina State House Rep. Rodney Pierce and North Carolina Sen.-elect James Gailliard. The discussion focused on North Carolina’s election results and priorities for the incoming Democratic legislators.
Here are a few highlights from the conversation:
- Pierce said Democrats should deliver tangible results on affordability and accountability, including stronger public schools, rural hospitals, small businesses, infrastructure, and tax fairness.
- Gailliard emphasized rural issues, underfunded schools, and opposing uncapped opportunity scholarships; he plans to seek bipartisan support for rural priorities in the Republican-controlled Senate.
- Both stressed sustained civic engagement and clear communication about legislative progress and obstacles.
- Pierce highlighted town halls, agency briefings in constituents’ districts, and a civics competition for high school students as ways to strengthen public understanding.
Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).
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