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The Batch Brief (August 29, 2025)

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · 3d

Statement from Leader Batch:

"The allegations against Rep. Brockman are incredibly serious and deeply disturbing. While the justice system moves forward as it should, I believe Representative Brockman should resign. North Carolinians deserve leaders who reflect the integrity of their office."

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Sep 3

What happens when corporate money meets weak leadership? And what happens when Holly Springs attracts $700M in investment? Find out in the Batch Brief!

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The Batch Brief (August 29, 2025)

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Aug 29

No budget. Pay-to-play. Big wins in Holly Springs. A heartfelt goodbye. It’s all in this week's Batch Brief!

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The Batch Brief (August 15, 2025)

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Aug 20

Too many leaders are focused on the wrong priorities. In this week’s Batch Brief, I’m talking about:

💸 Protecting public schools from a costly voucher scheme
🥚 What’s really driving high grocery prices
🏓 Celebrating District 17’s own Pamela DeLoatch

Read it now: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

The Batch Brief (August 15, 2025)

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Aug 15

🚨 A new Batch Brief is here! 🚨

From a reckless private school voucher tax credit to the stubbornly high price of groceries here’s what’s on my mind this week.

📬 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Aug 1

Honored to celebrate Raleigh’s new Indian Consular Application Center (8354 Six Forks Rd), run by VFS Global for the Embassy of India (DC) and grateful for our strong ties with the Consulate and Indian community. The Center offers visas & key consular services close to home!

The Batch Brief (August 1, 2025)

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Aug 1

A new Batch Brief is out now! From big decisions in Raleigh to big news right here in-district, there’s a lot to catch up on. Get the latest updates from the legislature and from District 17!

📰 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today, we should celebrate this achievement, but tomorrow, we must get back to work. I urge Republican leadership to call the Senate back into session to pass a state budget that continues to invest in the programs that make North Carolina the best place to do business.

The Batch Brief (June 20, 2025)

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Jul 4

Wishing everyone a festive and safe July 4th!

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Jul 4

A new Batch Brief is live!

📣 Why Senate Democrats made history with a “present” protest on HB 805
⚖️ Christal’s Law is now NC law
⏸️ The legislature’s in recess, but the dysfunction isn’t
📊 PLUS: Vote in our poll

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Jul 3

Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is a disaster for North Carolina. Leader Batch's full statement:

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Jun 25

Last week brought a mix of wins and letdowns—$4.7B in jobs, a stalled relief package, and a student artist’s moment to shine. 🎨 Catch up on the stories we're still thinking about from the latest Batch Brief. #ncpol

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Jun 20

From disaster relief delays to billion-dollar job wins, this week’s #BatchBrief is a ride. Catch up on the headlines from the NCGA—plus, Leader Batch dropped her summer playlist. 🎶👀

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Jun 19

Juneteenth is not only a day to remember what was ended. It’s a day to imagine what still needs built. And we can only build if we’re brave enough to come together—by showing up, by speaking out, by voting, by organizing, and by never letting the flame of justice flicker out.

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Jun 14

We will not stand by while political violence threatens our democracy.

Read Leader Batch's full statement on the targeted assassination of Rep. Hortman and attack on Sen. Hoffman in Minnesota today:

The Batch Brief (June 6, 2025)

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · Jun 6

A new Batch Brief just dropped! Here's what's inside:

📊 NC budget update — where we are and why it matters
❤️ Medicaid coverage is under threat
⚾ A history-making Baseball player calls District 17 home
📵 A scam warning from the NCDMV

Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

250 Years Later, North Carolina Still Doesn’t Bow to Kings

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · May 23

ICYMI: On Tuesday, NC marked 250 years since the Mecklenburg Resolves—our first bold stand against royal rule. Our ancestors didn’t wait for change. They made it. 📜✊🏽 #ncpol

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North Carolina Said No to Kings in 1775 —And We Still Do Today.

250 Years Later, North Carolina Still Doesn’t Bow to Kings

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · May 20

250 years ago, North Carolinians stood up to a king. They didn’t wait for permission. They resisted tyranny, demanded liberty, and built a government by and for the people.

Today, that fight continues. NC will never bow to a king ever again. 💪🏽🇺🇸 #ncpol

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North Carolina Said No to Kings in 1775 —And We Still Do Today.

The Batch Brief (May 16, 2025)

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · May 19

Last week we held a funeral — for the 707 bills that never got a hearing.

Republicans didn’t debate them. They didn’t defeat them. They just buried them. We won’t forget. And we won’t stop fighting.

📩 Read more in this week’s Batch Brief: open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

The Batch Brief (May 16, 2025)

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · May 16

🚨 A new edition of The Batch Brief is out NOW!

We’re talking:
⚰️ The “Bill Funeral” and the cost of inaction
🏗️ 400+ new jobs in Holly Springs
⚖️ Justice (finally) for Allison Riggs
🙌 This week’s standout Senate Page

Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...

#ncpol

The Batch Brief (May 2, 2025)

Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · May 7

It’s my honor to present this proclamation from Governor Josh Stein to the March of Dimes in honor of Postpartum Awareness Week For Black, Brown, and Indigenous Women!

This week is a call to action to ensure that every mother receives the dignity and support she deserves! #ncpol

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · May 7

Six months late, but the truth still stands: Justice Allison Riggs won — and no baseless delays could change that. #ncpol

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Sen. Sydney Batch @friendsforbatch.bsky.social · May 2

This week in The Batch Brief:

📜 A cowardly budget, written in secret and rammed through without shame.
🔒 Gun safety help is on the way for Wake County families.
🎙️ Leader Batch breaks it down on PBS.

📬 Read it here ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/batchbri...