Lots
of photos are
loading right now,
so let me use the
next few moments to
quickly say:
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It’s been a
wonderful,
purposeful year
as your AG.
-
We won a lot of
big cases, like
protecting SNAP
funding for
600,000 kids in
our state, $165
million for
public education,
$220 million
from FEMA, $230
million in
health care
funding, $150
million from
Purdue Pharma to
fight the
fentanyl
epidemic, and
dozens more
solid wins for
our state.
-
We opened up a
major front in
the war against
robocalls.
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We’ve focused
heavily on
public safety,
working with law
enforcement on
fentanyl, Helene
recovery, and
going after
violent
offenders. Our
law enforcement
partners have
been outstanding.
-
Inside NCDOJ,
our team has
performed at a
very high level.
You may never
meet most of
them, but I see
their work every
day, and they’re
exceptionally
good at
defending you
from a wide
range of threats.
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On a personal
note, I’m really
proud of our
family. Marisa,
Haden, Owen, and
Avery did great
this year,
despite all the
stress and
change that
comes with a new
job like this.
Now,
here’s looking back
at the last 12
months:
Leaving Congress for
the last time /
Sworn in as AG
First
time speaking with
the state’s police
chiefs / Inaugural
ball with Marisa
First
press conference in
Canton about our
lawsuit to reclaim
millions from a
company that broke
its contract with
them (we won) /
Reading to Avery’s
class
Meeting with
sheriffs about
fentanyl epidemic /
Unexpectedly nailing
this free throw
Meeting with one of
NCDOJ’s crime labs /
Taking action
against fentanyl
money laundering
with South Carolina
AG Alan Wilson
At a
sewage pump in
Hillsborough that
recently flooded,
before we won a
major case to help
it get the funds to
move to higher
ground / Speaking to
municipal leaders
from across NC
Announcing lawsuit
against Department
of Education for
$165 million /
Disney trip
Arguing a case
before our state
Supreme Court /
Weapons test at
Justice Academy’s
firing range
Joining western NC
law enforcement for
Helene recovery /
Volunteering at food
bank in Raleigh
Introducing Avery at
the annual Sheriffs’
meeting (she was a
big hit) / At her
cousin’s birthday
party
Pushup challenge! I
do this with lots of
the elementary
classes that come to
Raleigh for field
trips. Makes it
memorable for them.
Speaking to a
student in a school
that was targeted
for a major cut,
until we prevailed
in court /
Attempting to pull
the sword from the
stone at Disney with
Haden
Meeting with
Asheville PD / Avery
loses her two front
teeth
Marisa joins me for
NCDOJ’s holiday
celebration / Avery
at a paint-room
birthday party
Finishing
strong
We’ve
had a strong stretch,
and there’s more to
come.
Your
support really
matters. I believe
in keeping people
informed about the
work we’re doing,
even when it’s not
an election year.
That’s why I do
these emails, but
for folks who aren’t
subscribed, that’s
also why I created
the Lighthouse Fund
- to reach folks who
otherwise wouldn’t
hear about any of
this.
If
you’re able to make
a contribution
before the end of
the year, I’d really
appreciate it. You
can donate here (ActBlue)
or here (non-ActBlue).
Thank
you for being part
of this. Stay safe,
and have a wonderful
New Year.
Jeff
