Our year in pictures

My first year as AG

Lots of photos are loading right now, so let me use the next few moments to quickly say:

1. It’s been a wonderful, purposeful year as your AG.

2. 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.

3. We opened up a major front in the war against robocalls.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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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