Greenville Reporter

Congressman Don Davis, representing North Carolina's 1st district since 2023, shared insights on various issues through a series of tweets on December 5, 2024. These tweets addressed topics ranging from workforce training for individuals with disabilities to disaster relief and national defense.

On December 5, 2024, Congressman Davis highlighted his visit to Blue Collie Coffee Shop in Louisburg during Disabilities Awareness Month. He noted that the coffee shop is part of a workforce training program by the Z.B. Collie Foundation. Since its inception in 2012, the foundation has provided meaningful work opportunities for students and young adults with disabilities, fostering community engagement. "During Disabilities Awareness Month, we visited Blue Collie Coffee Shop in Louisburg, a workforce training program by the Z.B. Collie Foundation. Since 2012, they’ve provided meaningful work opportunities for students and young adults with disabilities, fostering community…"

In another tweet posted on December 5, 2024, Davis emphasized the importance of Community Health Centers as vital resources for rural communities during emergencies. He urged Congress to approve disaster relief measures that adequately address the economic and health impacts of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina’s healthcare system. "Community Health Centers are truly a lifeline for our rural communities in times of need. Congress must approve disaster relief that fully addresses the economic and health impacts of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina’s healthcare system."

Later that day, Davis discussed national defense concerns by stressing the significance of amphibious capabilities in modern warfare. He called for swift congressional action to support domestic shipbuilding industries and ensure military readiness alongside maritime services. "Amphibious capabilities are more critical than ever in the age of modern warfare. Working hand in hand with our maritime military services, Congress must act swiftly to shore up our domestic shipbuilding industrial base and ensure peak force readiness."