Rep. Tim Longest

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Start your week with the #DoPoliticsBetter pod as Sen @Benton_Sawrey & I unpack #ncpol: ❄️ Ice + snow within a week 📚 @JohnLockeNC’s #NCed poll 🥊 Primary chatter, & more 🎙️ Rep @TimLongest talks to @skydiving11 & me on how he was appointed to run for an #ncga seat from another district, his philosophy studies & law career, & growing up in #ENC. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-…

NEW #DoPoliticsBetter🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-… Sen @Benton_Sawrey guest-hosts this week for @skydiving11 as we unpack a wintry week of #ncpol news. Plus a conversation w Rep @TimLongest, a Raleigh Dem, who talks about his consumer protection law practice, his inspiration & philosophy, & his unique #NCGA path.

Everyone deserves to be safe in their own home, and we must do everything we can to ensure this does not happen again. (2/2) wral.com/news/local/wom…

I am deeply saddened by the death of Zoe Welsh, a beloved, longtime science teacher at Ravenscroft School, who was a mother, mentor, neighbor, and friend to many in Raleigh. I give my deepest condolences to her family during this time. (1/2)

.@LeeHepner breaks down more problems with the settlement here. The bottom line is consumers need a DOJ fighting for them—even if it means taking cases to trial.

Here in NC, I introduced HB 970, which, in addition to prohibiting algorithmic pricing using nonpublic data, also makes clear that recommending rent prices to a set of competitors in the rental market using public datasets is still price fixing.

DOJ’s settlement with RealPage fails working families struggling with the cost of housing. The settlement does nothing to stop RealPage from automatically fixing rent prices using public datasets. That’s still price fixing. Renters and working families deserve better.

How cool. Great example of the incredible work @NaturalSciences brings to our state. Students and families from across NC have been able to come to the DinoLab to see this research unfold.

Thanks for having me! @millbrookmagnet students are inspiring.

Always great to speak with students about civics. Thanks for having me, @millbrookmagnet!

I thank @NC_Governor for signing Iryna’s Law, which will help prevent violence and keep people safe. This is a start, but we must do more to stop violent crime and ensure safety, like funding mental health care. I’ll work with Gov. Stein and NCGA colleagues to make it happen.

This morning, on the 24th anniversary of September 11th, I joined the @NCNationalGuard to remember that day and the guardsmen who gave their lives since. As Pericles said, “Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.” We will never forget.

Political violence is wrong. It has no place in this country. My prayers are with Charlie Kirk.

Breaking: We have obtained a statement from the family of Iryna Zarutska. The family's attorney released this statement. Family of Iryna Zarutska Demands Justice and Public Safety Reform Following Tragic Killing on Charlotte’s Blue Line CHARLOTTE, NC – The family of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who fled war for safety and opportunity in the United States, is speaking out following her tragic and preventable death on the evening of August 22nd. Iryna was killed in a violent attack while riding the Charlotte Area Transportation System (CATS) Blue Line light rail, just minutes from her home. Iryna had built a new life in Charlotte, working full-time at a local pizzeria while attending community college to improve her English. She was a kind and hardworking young woman, deeply loved by her family and friends. That night, she texted her boyfriend that she would be home soon. Tragically, her journey ended in violence near the Camden light rail station. Her loved ones became alarmed when she did not arrive to her apartment at the anticipated time and her phone’s location alerted them that she was still at the station. Upon arriving at the station, they were devastated to learn that Iryna had died at the scene. Her death has since drawn national attention following the release of disturbing surveillance footage. The family is urging the public and media to respect Iryna’s dignity and their grief by not reposting or circulating the footage of her killing. “We are heartbroken beyond words. Iryna came here to find peace and safety, and instead her life was stolen from her in the most horrific way,”said a family spokesperson. “No family should have to go through this.” Seeking Accountability and Systemic Change The family’s immediate priority is to ensure the man responsible for Iryna’s murder is brought to justice and remains behind bars. However, they are also calling attention to a broader crisis in public safety and systemic failure: A lack of visible or effective security presence on the CATS Blue Line Failure of oversight in the contract between CATS and Professional Security Services (PSS) Absence of adequate safety measures that could have prevented this tragedy The family is demanding a full investigation into the circumstances leading up to Iryna’s death, including lapses in security protocols and failures within the public transportation system. “This could have been anyone riding the light rail that night,” said the family. “We are committed to making sure this never happens again.” A Call to Action The Zarutska family is calling on: Charlotte city officials to publicly address these failures and enact reforms CATS and PSS leadership to cooperate fully with investigations The public and media to show restraint and compassion by avoiding further spread of graphic footage Advocates and allies to join them in demanding justice and long-term change

My heart is with Iryna Zarutska’s family. Her murder was horrific and preventable. Our justice system’s first duty is to keep people safe—and it failed her. We must hold repeat violent offenders accountable, investigate what went wrong, and ensure this never happens again.

Bringing MLB to Raleigh would be great for the region and NC’s economy. Let’s make it happen.

Democratic lawmakers like @timlongest and @jay_chaudhuri are meeting people in communities to help explain the impact of federal legislation and the lack of a state budget on North Carolinians. #ncpol #ncga newsobserver.com/opinion/articl…

Landlords have used algorithmic software to set rents and argued in court it's not illegal. Here in NC, I filed HB 970 to make clear that price fixing through algorithms is still price fixing. Now the GOP would put rentseekers first and bar states from protecting their people.

Thank you to everyone who sent emails, made phone calls, and showed up at the #NCGA to put the Farm Act on hold. Section 19 protects pesticide companies in Berlin and Beijin rather than protect the people in Bayboro and Bailey. We must not trade public safety for foreign corporate immunity. @TheShawnHendrix