Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the appointment of Judge Carolyn J. Thompson to serve as Resident Superior Court Judge in District 9, serving Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren Counties:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement after sending a letter to U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the appointment of Attorney Lamont Wiggins as Resident Superior Court Judge. Wiggins was today appointed to the court by Governor Roy Cooper to replace Judge Milton F. “Toby” Fitch, Jr., who retired from the bench after sixteen years of service:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement upon learning of Wilson County Commissioner Board Chair Bobbie Jones’ passing:
“I want to reiterate how proud I am of the NCCU Men’s Basketball Team and the entire Eagle family on this historic win.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to congratulate the North Carolina Central University Men’s Basketball Team on their second consecutive MEAC Basketball Tournament Championship.
Legislation Would Lower Health Care Premiums and Stop the Trump Administration’s Efforts to Sabotage the ACA
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today cosponsored the Undo Sabotage and Expand Affordability of Health Insurance Act of 2018 (H.R. 5155) to improve the health insurance marketplace, lower health care premiums, and reverse the Trump Administration’s attempts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today announced the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for the First Congressional District. Since 1982, over 650,000 high school students across the country have participated in this nationwide event showcasing the artistic talent of our nation’s young adults.
“Courageous women have always led the fight to create a more just and equal society.”
WASHINGTON, DC – On International Women’s Day, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), is recognizing the contributions women have made in North Carolina and across the nation.
It’s Been Three Weeks Since Parkland Mass Shooting & Still No Action from Republicans
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida: