Tax rate goes up for lowest earners

Published in The Mountaineer on October 27, 2017 A letter writer on Wednesday, October 25 made the claim that the Trump Republican tax plan would benefit those in the lower income brackets without any real proof. Apparently the writer accepted Trump’s claim that someone making $24,000 would pay no taxes. That is a dangerous assumption …

Congressman Meadows’ pro-border wall argument ignores facts; plays to fears

by Dr. Mary Curry Printed in The Mountaineer, August 25, 2017 I can agree with Congressman Mark Meadows (Aug. 21 op-ed) on three points. First, of course the US, like all nations, needs secure borders, and second, of course we want to protect Americans to the extent possible from criminals’ violating our laws. Third, the …

We Celebrate the 4th

The Haywood County Democrats and Progressives WNC got together to enter this beautiful float in the Lake Junaluska 4th of July parade. We received lots of support, especially when viewers along the parade route noticed the poster telling them that The Smoky Mountains are responsible for $155,000,000/year in income in Haywood County. Click here for …

Haywood Democrats rally in Maggie Valley

Kyle Perrotti The Mountaineer, Jun 1, 2017 The Haywood County Democrats held their annual rally in Maggie Valley on May 23. Democratic National Committee member Cliff Moone delivered a keynote address to an overflow crowd of Haywood County Democrats during their Spring Rally at the Maggie Valley Inn on Tuesday, May 23.  MAGGIE VALLEY — …

Gov Cooper Press Release on Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2017 Contact: Ford Porter Phone: 919-814-2100 Email: govpress@nc.gov RALEIGH: Yesterday, Gov. Cooper shared the following statement on the House Republican budget: “This House budget shortchanges our state at a time when we don't have to. It falls far short of what is needed on education and jobs, and I urge the …