Deborah Ross Coverage

NC tech experts, members of Congress meet in Durham to discuss AI

How Congress should address artificial intelligence technology was the topic of a meeting at N.C. Central University between Triangle tech leaders and U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross and Valerie Foushee.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

To curb partisan gerrymanders, NC Democrats seek new federal transparency law

U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross, Wiley Nickel and Valerie Foushee on Thursday called on Congress to pass their new bill, The Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act, which they believe would ultimately curb partisan gerrymandering.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

With NC voting districts redrawn, what will Triangle representatives do in 2024?

The Triangle currently has three Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Reps. Deborah Ross, Wiley Nickel and Valerie Foushee. At least one of them likely won't return to Congress after the 2024 elections, due to Republican-led redistricting.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Changes NC voters can expect to see in newly approved maps

District 13 now hooks around the edges of Wake County, all the way up to the Virginia line. It now leans Republican by an 18-point margin.

Using cheese and pepperoni pizza to explain the changes to NC's voting maps

District 13 now hooks around the edges of Wake County, all the way up to the Virginia line. It now leans Republican by an 18-point margin.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Analysis: NC's evenly-split congressional delegation is likely to turn red. These Dems could be drawn out

North Carolina lawmakers are preparing new congressional voting maps. Some Democrats are more likely than others to be targeted under Republicans' new plans.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

From 'hellraiser' to House speaker: Why NC's Patrick McHenry is charged with calming the GOP chaos

Interim U.S. House Speaker Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is poised to lead his fractured party through the election of a permanent chamber leader starting this week. Why one Democratic colleague thinks he's the right leader for the moment, and how the beer they're brewing together offers a glimmer of bipartisanship in a time of division.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Buttigieg, Abrams to headline Cooper event for North Carolina Democrats

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is hosting a gathering of Democrats the weekend of Oct. 27 to discuss voting rights and election strategy.

WRAL News staff

US Rep. Deborah Ross says she tested positive for COVID-19

Democratic U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross tweeted Tuesday that she tested positive for COVID-19.

Bill would increase amount of women in law enforcement

Democratic U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross and Valerie Foushee hope the Supporting Women COPS Act will expend gender diversity throughout law enforcement departments throughout the country.

NC representatives push for more women in law enforcement in new federal bill

Democratic U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross and Valerie Foushee hope the Supporting Women COPS Act will expend gender diversity throughout law enforcement departments throughout the country.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Editorial: Omnibus bill includes millions to help N.C. with items even GOP wanted

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 -- No legislation is ever perfect. But in this omnibus bill North Carolina taxpayers are seeing their dollars come home: helping our military preparedness, the people and families who serve our nation and our veterans; boosting local economies; fighting hunger; improving community health, housing, public education and the environment; and strengthening law enforcement and public safety.

NC Democratic lawmakers ask Justice Department to investigate October search of Shaw University bus

Five Democratic lawmakers of the U.S. House of Representatives asked the Department of Justice to investigate the Oct. 5 stop and search of a charter bus carrying 18 Shaw University students.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

NC Dems encouraged by Kansas abortion vote

Voters in Kansas voted 59 to 41 to preserve their abortion rights in their state constitution - a much bigger margin than anyone expected. Now, NC Democrats are hoping the issue will motivate their voters this fall, too.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

In their words: What NC leaders want to see following US Supreme Court abortion ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that the federal constitution doesn't include a right to abortion. North Carolina lawmakers differ on whether more restrictions should be passed.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

North Carolina U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross: Abortion legal in NC and we have a governor who will protect that right

Congresswoman Deborah Ross said Democrats in North Carolina -- politicians and voters -- must stand together to keep abortion legal.

'We owe it to survivors': State lawmakers address how they're supporting sexual assault victims

State leaders are making sure victims can meet with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, who help victims begin to process their trauma and collect evidence in the immediate aftermath of an incident.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

State leaders share how they're getting justice for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

On Thursday morning, State Attorney General Josh Stein and US Rep. Deborah Ross shared an update on getting justice for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Under pressure from Congress, IRS moves to address delays caused by backlog

North Carolina's 13 members of the U.S. House are among more than 170 congressmembers to sign on to a letter calling for action at the IRS, where leaders are scrambling to address a colossal backlog that's affecting taxpayers across the country.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

Congresswoman: Infrastructure package 'game-changer' for NC, nation

Democratic 2nd District Congresswoman Deborah Ross says the $1 trillion infrastructure bill will make needed investments across North Carolina and nationwide.

NC leaders discuss local impacts of infrastructure bill

North Carolina leaders discuss the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill just passed by the House that would will provide significant local investments to the state's roads, transit, bridges, clean drinking water, broadband and more.

VA to fix flooding problem at Raleigh National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs is taking several steps to fix flooding issues that leave dozens of headstones in the cemetery swamped with water and mud after heavy rains.

Congresswoman-elect Ross: 'We can work together and get things back on track'

Deborah Ross spoke to supporters after she was declared the winner of the US District 2 Congressional race on Tuesday.

Deborah Ross speaks after winning open US House seat

Deborah Ross is speaking with supporters at the North Carolina Democratic Party Headquarters in Raleigh after winning an open U.S. House seat in North Carolina over Republican Alan Swain.

NC Democrats push Biden's economic plan

Congressional candidate Deborah Ross, candidate for lieutenant governor Yvonne Lewis Holley and other Democrats hold a news conference to advocate for presidential nominee Joe Biden's economic plan.