Vernetta Alston

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North Carolina has seen significant growth in business investment, but some constituents are concerned about the cumulative tax and regulatory burden on small and family-owned businesses. What is your position on the state's current corporate and personal income tax reduction trajectory, and do you believe the pace of these cuts adequately protects funding for essential public services?

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North Carolina has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act for many years, though expansion was recently approved. Now that expansion is underway, what steps are you taking in the State House to ensure implementation is effective, equitable, and reaches underserved communities in your district, particularly communities of color?

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Durham and surrounding communities face ongoing challenges with aging roads, public transit gaps, and pedestrian safety. What infrastructure priorities have you championed in the North Carolina General Assembly for your district, and how are you working with local governments to ensure state transportation funding reaches the neighborhoods that need it most?

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North Carolina has a growing small business community — what specific legislation have you supported or opposed in the General Assembly that affects the tax burden or regulatory environment for small business owners in your district?

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What legislative actions have you taken to address environmental justice concerns in communities in your district that face disproportionate exposure to industrial pollution or lack access to clean drinking water?

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How have you worked to improve funding and resources for public schools in Durham County, and what measurable improvements in school infrastructure or student outcomes have resulted from your efforts in the legislature?