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Planned Parenthood Votes Endorses Grier

Planned Parenthood Votes endorsed Grier based on his commitment “to protecting and promoting reproductive freedom in North Carolina.”
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N&O Endorses Grier Martin

The Raleigh News & Observer endorsed “an impressive incumbent, Democrat Rep. Grier Martin. He has pushed for legislative ethics reforms and is committed to restoring the democratic process in the House.”  Read more here.
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INDY Week Endorses Grier

The INDY Week newspaper gave its endorsement to Grier Martin in his reelection bid to the North Carolina House of Representatives.  Read more here.
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Conservation Voters Back Grier

The North Carolina League of Conservation Voters endorsed Grier Martin for the NC House of Representatives.  For the full list of NCLCV endorsements click here. NCLV also gave Grier a prefect score of 100% for his voting record in the House on environmental issues.
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Social Workers Endorse Grier

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Teachers Endorse Grier

The North Carolina Association of Educators has endorsed Grier Martin for the North Carolina House of Representatives. “The work these candidates are doing to strengthen our communities and ensure that every child receives a quality public education is to be commended,” said Kristin Beller, president of Wake NCAE. “An endorsement by Wake NCAE lets voters know […]
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Sierra Club Endorses Grier Martin

The Sierra Club has endorsed Grier for his “demonstrated commitment to protecting the environment”.  
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Working People Endorse Grier

The AFL-CIO of North Carolina has endorsed Grier Martin for NC House.    
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Rep. Martin Meets with AARP

Representatives of the North Carolina AARP met with Rep. Martin today to discuss several issues important to AARP members. In particular, the meeting focused on a program to assist family members who are caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. Rep. Martin’s grandfather died of complications from early onset Alzheimer’s in 1974 and his grandmother was a caregiver […]
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Serving our Homeless Veterans

Raleigh-area homeless veterans had a chance to get healthcare, food, showers and info on VA benefits, job training, housing and other services at the annual Veterans Stand Down yesterday. The Stand Down commenced with a brief ceremony where Rep. Grier Martin, an Afghanistan veteran, was the keynote speaker. Rep. Martin noted that when every veteran took their oath of enlistment, they took on an obligation to our nation. At the same time, however, our nation took on an obligation to that veteran. Ending homelessness amongst veterans is a way to fulfill that obligation. Rep. Martin is the sponsor of HB1573, which would help the state, and federal governments deliver services to homeless veterans.
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