Representative Matthew Winslow

08/17/2026

It was a privilege to be part of such a historic and special session before the General Assembly adjourned, where we proudly honored the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and celebrated North Carolina’s important contributions to our nation’s independence with the following:

House Resolution #1245, “Honor 250th Anniversary and NC’s Role,” was passed in the historic House Chamber at the Capitol Building, rather than the usual Legislative Building.

Fun Fact: One remarkable contribution was the adoption of the Halifax Resolves in 1776, which was the first official action by an entire colony recommending independence from Great Britain.

08/10/2026

A BIG thank you to the Bunn Wildcats Varsity Baseball Team for this amazing baseball! What a special memento from an unforgettable 2026 season that ended with them becoming STATE CHAMPIONS! 🏆🎉So proud to celebrate an incredible season and an incredible team! Go Wildcats! 🐾⚾️

07/14/2026

Click on the link below, then Budget 2026, to read about the significant investments in the following areas: salary increases, education, transportation, health and human services, agriculture and natural resources, justice and public safety, taxes, general government, commerce and economic development, and disaster recovery and resilience--just to name a few!

07/10/2026

The 2026 Appropriations Act is now law. In it are historic salary increases for teachers and law enforcement, responsible tax relief for all North Carolinians, and investments in public safety.
It also does the following:

>makes historic investments in public safety and education

>continues to lower taxes and does so in a responsible way

>protects taxpayer dollars by making targeted investments to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse

>ensures North Carolinians keep more of their hard-earned money

>continues our commitment to Western NC by investing millions more in Helene recovery

> Closes the loophole on large hospitals and their affiliates to be treated as a single entity for the purpose of sales tax reimbursements, saving taxpayers millions

> Repeals the sales tax exemption on electricity for data centers

> Sets aside more than $450 million for our state’s Rainy Day Fund, bringing the total up to just over $4.2 billion

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Fantastic News!
Another promise delivered by NC House Republicans. HB 133 is now North Carolina law, preventing America's foreign adversaries + foreign governments from buying farmland and property near our military bases.

07/07/2026

I'm excited to share that we are getting a new DMV Office in our area! Even better, the new office will be staffed with 10 employees, making it easier for families to get the services they need closer to home.

This new DMV office will save families time, reduce travel, and make a real difference for our growing community.

A big thank you to Rep. Mike Schietzelt for partnering with me to get this across the finish line. This is what working together for our communities looks like!

07/04/2026

“Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual. … Continue steadfast and, with a proper sense of your dependence on God, nobly defend those rights which heaven gave, and no man ought to take from us.” ~ John Hancock, 1st Signer of the Declaration of Independence

06/26/2026

Time to refresh the artwork in my office! A big thank you to Associate Dean Seo Eo from the ECU College of Fine Arts and Communication for making this great program happen.

This rotation features Crocus by Rachel Lowman (pictured with me in the first photo) and Plant One Weaving by Morgan Hesse (blue-and-white framed piece in the second photo). Morgan couldn't join us this time, but we'll catch her next round. Thanks to Rachel and Morgan for sharing your incredible talent!

06/26/2026

I was honored to welcome Giulia Cassino, a rising senior at North Raleigh Christian Academy, as our House Page this week. She plays basketball, is fluent in Portuguese, and generously spent part of her summer serving at the General Assembly. Thanks, Giulia, for a great week, and we appreciate your service.