Jobs and the Economy
The east has been left behind by years of underinvestment and policies that ignored the actual needs of those who live in rural communities. Congressman Davis' perspective on economic fairness and the dignity of work is deeply rooted in his upbringing.
Growing up in rural eastern North Carolina, Congressman Davis learned the value of hard work early. He spent his childhood cropping tobacco to help his family put food on the table, provide clothing, and keep the lights on.
Congressman Davis recognizes that things have gotten more challenging for families like his, and for many in eastern North Carolina, the American dream has never felt more out of reach. That’s why he is pushing policies in Washington, D.C., to rebuild an economy that works for everyone by creating good-paying jobs, protecting the dignity of work, and fighting for fair wages and equitable employment practices in the workplace for all North Carolinians.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Don Davis (NC-01), Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Hank Johnson (GA-04) Co-Chairs of the State Medicaid Expansion Caucus released the following statement on the tentative agreement reached by North Carolina state lawmakers to expand Medicaid:
PLYMOUTH - Newly elected Congressman Don Davis wrapped up his Living the Dream Down East Tour last Thursday evening as area residents, along with county and city officials filled the Vernon G. James Research Center in Plymouth to listen to what Davis had to say.
As a candidate, he made a promise during his 2022 campaign to return to the district to hear what the people had to say. He fulfilled that promise and returned as a Congressman, prepared to listen.
Medical and dental students at ECU told U.S. Rep. Don Davis that better schools for their children is a key factor in keeping young professionals in eastern North Carolina.
Davis, the freshman Democrat from Snow Hill representing the 1st U.S. Congressional District, met with six students, a faculty member and staff from the ECU School of Dental Medicine and the Brody School of Medicine on Feb. 15.
The stop in Greenville was part of his “Live the Dream Down East” tour, a way for the congressman to receive perspective from young leaders, he said.
GREENVILLE, N.C. – This week, U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) hosted his first round of town halls across North Carolina’s First District at the start of his “Live the Dream Down East” tour.
WILSON, N.C — Today, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement on the $28 million funding announcement from the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) recognized the North Carolina House Health Committee for passing House Bill 76, a bill that would expand Medicaid for nearly 100,000 residents across eastern North Carolina and would provide much-needed funds for rural hospitals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement announcing he has been named to serve on the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture and Committee on Armed Services in the 118th Congress:
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Newly elected Democratic congressman Don Davis spent his first week in congress witnessing history. Like his colleagues, he is now faced with potential economic turmoil if congress and the White House can’t agree on terms to increase the debt ceiling.
CBS 17’s Russ Bowen spoke to Davis, who represents a large portion of eastern North Carolina, about paying the country’s debts and the revelation of classified documents found in the private possession of President Biden.