Holly Grange in 2020 NC Governor's race
On Education:
Wants teacher pay to be tops in the region
I want North Carolina to be the top state in the region when it comes to teacher pay. I believe we need to recruit and retain the best teachers in the country. We have given teachers pay raises every year that
I've been in the legislature and I believe the 3.9% raise we gave this year is fair. It's certainly bigger than 0% which Governor Cooper has given them by vetoing those raises.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Feb 18, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
Make strides in renewable energy, be stewards of resources
We have a God given responsibility to protect our coasts, our forests, our waterways, our mountains and other natural resources in North Carolina.
I believe we can work together to continue making strides in renewable energy and being good stewards of our beautiful state.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Feb 18, 2020
On Health Care:
Against Medicaid expansion, favors work requirements
I am against Roy Cooper's plan to expand Medicaid to all.
I believe there are conservative solutions to the coverage gap including work requirements and having recipients pay a premium.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Feb 18, 2020
On Jobs:
Recruit American companies bringing good, high paying jobs
I will be a jobs champion for North Carolina. We will work to recruit rock solid American companies to our state and ensure we're bringing good, high paying jobs. We will work to train a workforce that is ready for the 21st Century economy.
The best way to lift someone out of poverty is with a great job. My mission will be to give families that financial security. I want families to not just have a job that allows them to survive, but to save and go on vacation.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Feb 18, 2020
On Jobs:
Companies getting incentives must bring new local jobs
I believe in attracting companies that do business the right way and bring with them good paying jobs. I believe any incentives should ensure that the jobs promised are delivered. We need guarantees from companies that new jobs are
North Carolina hires and that infrastructure investments benefit our communities. We need to be competitive with neighboring states in attracting these businesses.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Feb 18, 2020
On Principles & Values:
Leaders bring people together to get things done
Leaders bring people together to get things done and that's exactly what I will do as Governor. My administration will work with the legislature, not pick fights. My administration will balance budgets, not bloat them. My administration will give
teachers raises, not veto them. My administration will stand up for our veterans and their families, not hold their scholarships hostage. My administration will be transparent and serve with honor, not hide millions of dollars in a pipeline slush fund.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Feb 18, 2020
On War & Peace:
Worked with Democrats on taking care of veterans
I've worked across the aisle with my colleagues on many bills. I think we've found common ground in taking care of our veterans and as a veteran myself, that is something I take very seriously.
I have also worked across the aisle on many bills concerning our first responders, the National Guard, Active Duty military and their families. These are definitely issues that cross party lines.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Feb 18, 2020
On Principles & Value:
OpEd: Failed to disclose husband's business interests
Grange failed to disclose a business owned and operated by her husband on state Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) forms for several years, according to documents reviewed by Policy Watch. In North Carolina,
public officials are required to disclose connections to all non-publicly owned companies by which they or their immediate family members are employed or in which they have an interest. Grange did not disclose the business on her 2019 SEI form.
Source: NC Policy Watch on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Jan 15, 2020
On Abortion:
Highlights anti-abortion stance in campaign announcement
State Rep. Holly Grange announced that she is running for governor.
Grange's campaign announcement video highlights her anti-abortion stance and says she will sign a bill mandating that sheriffs in the state comply with ICE requests.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Jul 18, 2019
On Homeland Security:
US Army veteran: duty, honor, country
State Rep. Holly Grange, a West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran, announced that she is running for governor. "At West Point they taught us: duty, honor, country. I've dedicated my life to this country," Grange said. "I know
North Carolina can do better than career politicians like Roy Cooper. The president is an outsider who gets things done, and I'll do the same. I'll deliver the results the career politicians won't."
Grange works for Osprey Global Solutions business intelligence company and has represented the Wilmington area in the NC House for five years. She chairs the House's banking and elections committees.
Grange's campaign video highlights her anti-abortion stance and says she will sign a bill mandating that sheriffs in the state comply with ICE requests.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Jul 18, 2019
On Immigration:
Mandate that sheriffs comply with ICE requests
State Rep. Holly Grange announced that she is running for governor.
Grange's campaign announcement video highlights her anti-abortion stance and says she will sign a bill mandating that sheriffs in the state comply with ICE requests.
Source: News & Observer on 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Jul 18, 2019
On Civil Rights:
Courts will decide if LGBT people are a protected class
I don't think anybody should be harassed, whether they're LGBT or transgender or for any reason whatsoever. People don't deserve to be harassed. There are court cases pending that will probably address whether or not
LGBT communities should have protections afforded by the Constitution, as far as a protected class or discrimination based on that, but that's all in the courts now. And that will tell us what we need to do.
Source: WHQR Public Media on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Oct 9, 2016
On Crime:
Let ex-cons to apply for certain jobs without disclosure
I introduced legislation that would enable those convicted and served their sentences to be able to apply for certain jobs in State government without having to initially disclose their criminal history on the application.
Applicants would be given the opportunity to explain their circumstances in the hiring process. This would reduce recidivism by those who have a criminal record who only want to earn a living and support their families.
Source: Port City Daily on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Oct 9, 2016
On Crime:
Let ex-cons to apply for certain jobs without disclosure
I introduced legislation that would enable those convicted and served their sentences to be able to apply for certain jobs in State government without having to initially disclose their criminal history on the application.
Applicants would be given the opportunity to explain their circumstances in the hiring process. This would reduce recidivism by those who have a criminal record who only want to earn a living and support their families.
Source: Port City Daily on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Oct 9, 2016
On Energy & Oil:
Climate change exists; not sure if it's all manmade
Climate change does exist. Personally, and from my research, I'm not sure that that is all manmade climate change, but climate change definitely does exist. And if scientific studies have determined that sea levels are rising, that's something that we
need to deal with, for whatever reason they may be rising. Especially with our defense and especially with our delicate natural resources that we have here in southeastern North Carolina.
Source: WHQR Public Media on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Oct 9, 2016
On Energy & Oil:
Offshore oil exploration can be done safely
I think we can safely explore offshore. From what I understand, though, there's a moratorium on any type of progress in that direction off of our coast.
It's not anything we need to deal with at this moment, but exploration can be done safely. I'm not saying we need to go beyond that, but we can't even do that right now.
Source: WHQR Public Media on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Oct 9, 2016
On Gun Control:
Okay with local background check & training program
Q: What needs to change in North Carolina where gun laws are concerned? Do we have it right?Grange: I think we do. We have a permitting process for handguns
where people have to go through a background check with their county sheriff. We have training programs that are required if you decide you want to carry a concealed firearm, and that involves actually shooting the firearm.
Source: WHQR Public Media on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Oct 9, 2016
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