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@triciacotham

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NC Legislator- 6 terms. Chair of Education- putting kids first. Let’s focus on results, not rhetoric. 🇺🇸🙏🏻

Mint Hill, NC
Joined March 2009
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Tricia Cotham
5 months
I filed for NC House 105! Exciting times ahead! @meckgop #ncpol 🇺🇸🐘🇺🇸
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Strong testimony from @Riley_Gaines_ speaking to our Judiciary 1 on Fairness in Women’s Sports Act #ncga #ncpol 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻
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1 year
Thank you my friend! I’m proud of our friendship and for working with you for years to make policy that helps all of NC.
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We are glad to have Rep. Tricia Cotham join the NC House Republican caucus. @triciacotham #ncga #ncpol
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Tricia Cotham
1 year
He is risen! Hallelujah! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter!🙏🏻✝️
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Tricia Cotham
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Kids first.
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Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist
1 year
BREAKING: North Carolina Representative Tricia Cotham introduced a bill to fund students instead of systems. All North Carolina families would be eligible. Cotham was a Democrat who just changed her party registration to Republican this month. This is the way. HB 823:
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Children first.
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Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist
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BREAKING: North Carolina Representative Tricia Cotham introduced a bill to fund students instead of systems. All North Carolina families would be eligible. Cotham was a Democrat who just changed her party registration to Republican this month. This is the way. HB 823:
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The Governor is advocating for systems rather than students themselves. Education is not one-size-fits-all and NC families should have the freedom to determine what kind of education is best for them. My bill to expand the NC Opportunity Scholarship program, to allow all NC…
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Happy #Monday ! Make your week the best!!
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4 years
@RexChapman So I guess it’s not advised to run, scream, faint, yell? Repeat?
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1 year
#GoodFriday 🙏🏻
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The good on Twitter. Celebrate each step! Way to go!!
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Rex Chapman🏇🏼
4 years
This beautiful and brave little girl with cerebral palsy is walking up the stairs by herself for the very first time. That smile.🌎❤️😊
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Thank you so much! Thrilled to be with you! ❤️
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Republican Women of Greater Charlotte
1 year
RWGC is thrilled to welcome Rep. Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg County to the #Republican Party. Read our opinion regarding @triciacotham here: #ncga #ncpol @meckgop @NCGOP
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Tricia Cotham
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I planned to go to bed early tonight. Then, democracy happened. #nobillnobreak #eyesglued
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Tricia Cotham
1 year
Thank you my friend!
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Scott Stone
1 year
A great speech by @triciacotham who presented a great overview of the problem with the Democratic Party. This should serve as a wake-up call. She will not be a rubber stamp for the @NCGOP agenda but will represent Mecklenburg and #CLT well. There will be others... #ncpol
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Tricia Cotham
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So blessed to have these amazing pastors pray over me and for me. 🙏🏻 #prayerworks #BlessedAndGrateful
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Rep. Neal Jackson
1 year
Great to have a group of NC Pastors come to the general assembly this week to pray for our legislators!! #afriendofthefamily #ncpol #prayerworks
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Tricia Cotham
10 months
Welcome to the Republican Party!
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Rep. Mesha Mainor
10 months
My name is Rep. Meisha Mainor and today I made the decision to leave the Democrat Party. I represent a blue district in the city of Atlanta so this wasn’t a political decision for me. It was a a MORAL one. I will NEVER apologize for being a black woman with a mind of my own.
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It’s almost time! @NBCThisisUs
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“NC vaccine will be vinegar based.” They just said on @nbcsnl . I’m dead. 🤣
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Tricia Cotham
5 months
My home is full of family today. After our prayers and talks, I’ve decided that I will seek re-election to keep representing Mecklenburg County and I look forward to meeting the voters of HD-105. 🇺🇸
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2 years
My CT scan from yesterday shows MAJOR progress in my 🫁 lungs! YAY!
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Tricia Cotham
11 months
Kids First.
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RSLC Rapid Response
11 months
@triciacotham defends school choice and SLAMS North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper over his political theater. "He is looking for his next political landing spot at the disadvantage of kids. He's looking out for himself, Republicans are putting kids first."
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@chrissyteigen Sums up 2020. (But she is precious!)
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Kids first. #ncpol
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Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist
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North Carolina will fund students, not systems, and there's nothing @RoyCooperNC can do about it. Thank you for your leadership on education freedom, @triciacotham . All Republicans signed on to her universal school choice bill. It's happening.
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Wonderful finally meeting @MeshaMainor and talking @GOP and #SchoolChoice . We will put #KidsFirst . 🐘🇺🇸
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Tricia Cotham
5 years
He’s a kid, he was tired. Why post this? Especially for a child who is already being bullied? Why?
@ABC
ABC News
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Pres. Trump had invited Joshua Trump as his State of the Union guest because the White House said the sixth-grader from Wilmington, Delaware, had been bullied because of his last name. He appeared to doze off during the speech.
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Tricia Cotham
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Are you seriously judging her attire? Do you really think this helps women? 🤦🏻‍♀️
@McAdooGordon
Leslie McAdoo Gordon 🇺🇸
4 years
Women lawyers & judges wear suits, including dresses with jackets, for work. It is not a great look that ACB consistently does not. No male judge would be dressed in less than correct courtroom attire. It’s inappropriately casual.
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Welcome to the Republican Party! You will be welcomed with open arms, kindness, prayers and gratitude! ❤️🇺🇸
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GOP
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This Democrat is pro-education, pro-parent, and pro-student, so her own party attacked her. Today, she is joining the @GOP !
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I’m home. Resting at home because you don’t rest in a hospital. Exhausted. 🦠 #covidlonghauler
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5 months
🔴Take a look! 🔴
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I’m so honored! #KidsFirst
@charteralliance
publiccharters.org
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Congratulations to North Carolina State Representatives @triciacotham and @JohnTorbett for being named 2023 Champions for Charter Schools! Thank you for fighting for families and students in your state!
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Tricia Cotham
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Well, she remains consistent. 🙄
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Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist
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Randi Weingarten having a normal one
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Tricia Cotham
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A great day for NC kids and families. Thank you @MichaelLee4NC and @MyNCSenate @NCHouseSpeaker for inviting me to speak at your press conference. We are committed to working together to put #kidsfirst #ncga #SchoolChoice
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Tricia Cotham
1 year
A true honor to have @DeAngelisCorey here today at the #ncga showing his strong support for #schoolchoice . Corey is an Education Hero and fierce advocate for kids. #team #ncpol
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4 years
This mooooved me.
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Rex Chapman🏇🏼
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If you’re having a rough day please watch this cow singing Boehemian Rhapsody at a stop light. Also, wear a mask...
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KidsFirst in NC! Grateful for your support!
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Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist
7 months
BREAKING: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says he will let the budget – which includes UNIVERSAL SCHOOL CHOICE – become law. NC will now fund students, not systems. NC is now the 10th state to pass universal school choice. It's the 1st to do so without a GOP trifecta.
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Tricia Cotham
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False.
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Julie Eiselt
1 year
So to be clear… lower income taxpayers will end up funding tuition subsidies for wealthier students already going to private school… and the sponosor of this bill, @triciacotham will benefit directly.
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Tricia Cotham
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I was appointed as Co-Chair of the Education Oversight Committee. #ncpol I’m looking forward to leading this important committee along with my co- Chairs, Rep. Blackwell and Senator Lee. @NCHouseGOP
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Tricia Cotham
8 months
God Bless you!
@CLGilmore3
Cindywritesfunny
8 months
@triciacotham Get over yourself. You're a national disgrace, paid off by the @NCGOP and VouchersRUs. "Lighning rod" erosion of public education to line your pockets is not, nor will ever be, praiseworthy. It's despicable. Resign traitor.
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Tricia Cotham
1 year
Yes, yes!
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Tricia Cotham
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Kids First. Committed. @NCGOP @NCHouseGOP
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Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist
1 year
All 72 House Republicans signed on. #ncpol This is the way, @NCHouseSpeaker .
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Tricia Cotham
1 year
Truth!
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N.C. Wildlife
1 year
Some of y'all need to go fishing and it shows.
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Tricia Cotham
5 years
Bless your heart @usnews
@usnews
U.S. News & World Report
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Beto O'Rourke hits North Carolina.
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Tricia Cotham
3 years
So when does @JoeBrunoWSOC9 start the “gas is here” tweets? Because he’s our real hero. @wsoctv
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Tricia Cotham
11 months
❤️❤️ Kids First!
@schoolchoicebyz
School Choice Boyz
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Education is the closest thing to magic in America. That’s why EVERY student needs #schoolchoice ! Thank you, @SenatorTimScott for supporting students!
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Tricia Cotham
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Agribusiness is the number 1 industry in NC. Hats off to all in this incredible industry who keep NC growing, moving, feeding, protecting, planning and much more. We thank you!
@NCAgriculture
NCDA&CS
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Agriculture is a profession that often doesn't stand in the spotlight, which means we need to show appreciation whenever we can. Check out this article to learn about some ways our farmers have been celebrated lately! #NCAgriculture Read more:
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@AFPNC
AFP-NC
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Every child is unique. Parents need the freedom to choose the best educational path for their child. @TriciaCotham is empowering parents and putting #KidsFirst by sponsoring 'Choose Your School, Choose your Future'! #AFPNC #ncpol #nced #ncga #ncsen
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Tricia Cotham
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This budget shows our commitment to putting #KidsFirst with funding for universal #SchoolChoice . A tremendous and Historic day for all kids and families in NC. #ncpol #ncga
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Kids First. #SchoolChoice
@NC4SchoolChoice
NC School Choice
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H823 Choose Your School, Choose Your Future @triciacotham : The bill is about putting kids first... not adults, systems or bureaucrats. Who are we to tell them that they only have option? #nced #ncpol
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Tricia Cotham
4 years
Going In for surgery - I’ll glad accept your 🙏🏻 and well wishes!
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10 months
Sunset in our beautiful NC mountains! Majestic!
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4 years
I love how all of Charlotte just says “Brad says” and we all know it’s @wxbrad #Brad #trust #reliable
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Tricia Cotham
2 years
“Your lungs have taken a serious beating” is something I never thought I would hear a doctor tell me. My Covid battle is not over. #longhaulers #covid #covidlonghauler #thirdtime 🦠
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7 years
This session is being called an "open meeting" Even though doors are locked and police surround the chamber. #ncga
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7 months
Great day for kids and families!
@PEFNC
PEFNC
7 months
The NC Senate just moved the ball forward with a state budget that expands access to parental #schoolchoice . We’re almost over the goal line pending 3rd votes in House and Senate later (late tonight and tomorrow morning). Big day in NC. #nced #ncga
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Tricia Cotham
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Thank you, Senator for your leadership in the NC House when you were Speaker and we started #opportunityscholarship #KidsFirst #empowerFamilies
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Thom Tillis
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Opportunity Scholarships have opened doors for thousands of children in NC to receive a high quality education. Families deserve to have more freedom, not more fearmongering and special interest-driven mandates from liberal politicians. #ncpol
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Tricia Cotham
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Now, more than ever we need leaders who will be unwavering and unapologetic in their support of abortion rights. I’ll fight to codify Roe in the #ncga and continue my strong record of defending the right to choose. #ncpol #WomensRights #SCOTUS #Mecklenburg
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Tricia Cotham
5 years
Hey national reporters- Do NOT insult the people of this state. Don’t.
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Tricia Cotham
10 months
My Charter School Review Bill (HB618) passed its final step with bipartisanship support. #KidsFirst Thank you to @DavidWillisNC @DestinHall @NCHouseSpeaker for your primary sponsorship. #ncpol
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Tricia Cotham
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. @PatCothamMeck is in the hospital due to a scare they required further analysis and testing. She is doing ok. Rough 24 hours for us. Keep her in your 🙏🏻. I’ve never seen so many very sick people in the ER. They were all alone. Please 🙏🏻 for them too.
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Tricia Cotham
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It’s been an interesting Monday. @PatCothamMeck is in the hospital and will have a heart cath tomorrow. We expect a quick recovery. She’s doing ok and bossing me around. Please keep her in your 🙏🏻 #tough
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Tricia Cotham
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The power flowing is easy to take for granted until it's off...today we celebrate and say "Thank you" to all our lineworkers for all they do to keep the power on, and get it back on. #NationalLineworkerAppreciationDay #ncgop
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Tricia Cotham
9 months
Jack, you win for best tweet!!! 🇺🇸
@RealJackDBishop
Jack Bishop
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We’re so back
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Tricia Cotham
1 year
Kids first. 😊
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Carly Weaver Price
1 year
Really exciting day on Jones Street! Glad to hear @MichaelLee4NC , @triciacotham , and @NCHouseSpeaker talk about the importance of school choice and the companion bills expanding access to the Opportunity Scholarship program! #ncga
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Tricia Cotham
11 months
Shameful.
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Nick Ochsner
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Watch as seven members of @CharMeckSchools board run way, sit silent or smirk as I ask whether any of them are concerned that the district continues mishandling sexual assault cases #TitleIX #ncpol #nced
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Tricia Cotham
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The Speaker said we could file any bill. So I filed a bill to terminate the #I77 toll road project. #ncga
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Tricia Cotham
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@edchoice
EdChoice
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The North Carolina House passed H823, “Choose Your School, Choose Your Future”, with bipartisan effort. This expansive program would give universal school choice to all Tar Heel State children!
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Tricia Cotham
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No matter what plans are announced for the schools, people will be unhappy.
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Tricia Cotham
4 years
I don’t like the word “essential” when referring to workers. Trust me to every worker, they are essential. Their paychecks are essential. To every small business owner, their business is essential.
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Tricia Cotham
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Thank you to our public safety dispatchers! You have to balance so many life critical issues at one time, remain calm, communicate effectively and much more. Please accept my gratitude.
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Tricia Cotham
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We will pass a budget today that shows our commitment to strengthening North Carolina. #ncpol
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8 years
Truth.
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10 months
Who can resist a water slide? Not me.
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Tricia Cotham
8 years
#breaking Cam Newton is a person. He has real feelings, disappointments, frustrations, just like the rest of us. Chill out.
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Tricia Cotham
5 years
At @Target tonight, I saw some teen girls checking out the Pride 🌈 gear. One said, “If we wear this, then old men will glare at us.” I interjected “then glare back!” They smiled. #Equality #targetpride
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Tricia Cotham
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I just signed on as a co-sponsor to House Resolution 897 “Support for Israel.”🇮🇱 We must show our unwavering support for #Israel always and especially during the terrorist, evil attacks by Hamas. #StandsWithIsrael #ncpol #Israel_under_attack
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Tricia Cotham
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@unccharlotte
UNC Charlotte
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Niner Nation is behind you, @UNC . Together, we are all one Carolina.
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Truth.
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Tricia Cotham
2 years
Spending day at the ER. Grateful for thorough medical team. 🦠💉🩺 @AtriumHealth #covid #covidlonghauler #Day27
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Tricia Cotham
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I’ll never forget as a young pregnant legislator, the number of people who told me I should resign.
@BlueRidgeNow
BlueRidgeNow
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As more women run for office, child care remains a hurdle
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@club4growth
Club for Growth
9 months
🚨ALERT: Club for Growth PAC has endorsed @jdanbishop (NC-08) for North Carolina’s Attorney General! With a 97% lifetime approval rating on the CFG Foundation’s annual federal economic scorecard, Rep. Bishop is the conservative champion that the people of North Carolina…
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Tricia Cotham
1 year
Amen. Bless all of teachers!
@WeAreTeachers
We Are Teachers
1 year
🤍
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Tricia Cotham
4 years
You may not like these plans. I understand the many questions and the what if’s- and please be careful of what you say to your child right now. Their reaction will follow our reaction as parents.
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Tricia Cotham
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Well, my surgery didn’t go so great so we will try again tomorrow. Thank you for the well wishes! I’m very grateful. 🙏🏻 I’m trusting in God.
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Tricia Cotham
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Prayers for everyone in NC during these storms. Please stay safe, check on your neighbors, especially our seniors. Keep your pets safe too! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 God Bless!
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Hours after her big surgery, @PatCothamMeck is up walking around and back to giving me orders. Great, exhausting day. 🙏🏻 @OrthoCarolina
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Tricia Cotham
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Just watched a man suffer a heart attack at the Clt airport. Luckily, medic and cmpd were right there and began working on him. Please pray for this man and his wife. 🙏🏻
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Happy Friday!!! 😊😊
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Tricia Cotham
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You may not like #AmyConeyBarrett views or rulings but for women everywhere, don’t judge her on her clothes, her “ambition,” being a mom, driving a minivan or her age. Just stop.
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Tricia Cotham
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Thank you!
@KairosGA_NC
Kairos Gov Affairs
5 months
Happy birthday Rep. @triciacotham ! Thanks for all you do from the folks at KGANC! #ncpol #ncga
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Tricia Cotham
4 years
Political candidates- be careful discussing BBQ in NC. 🐷 This is serious. #bbq
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Tricia Cotham
3 years
I can now have a Party of 25 friends over. Now, I need 25 friends.
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Tricia Cotham
1 year
Thank you my friend! Kids first.
@RepDanBishop
Rep. Dan Bishop
1 year
Here we go … fund students, not systems. Great primary sponsors. Proud of my former colleagues. Foremost, @triciacotham #ncpol
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Tricia Cotham
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@loretrocel
Lorena Trocel. Engagement Director with LIBRE
10 months
School Choice is the Liberty that parents has to choose the best option for your children. Thank you @triciacotham for put children first. #childrenarenotsystems #schoolchoice God is with you!
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Tricia Cotham
1 year
Co- sign. You looked beautiful as mom of the bride -cherish the moment. 💕
@NikkiHaley
Nikki Haley
1 year
This is why people don’t trust the media. Liberal “journalists” spend their time harassing conservatives about outfit choices. Grow up, @Newsweek . P.S. The dress was gold.
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