Representative Matthew Winslow

Representative Matthew Winslow This page is dedicated to keeping you informed about what's going on in the NC General Assembly. I serve the people of District 7 in the NC House.

I represent District 7--Franklin and (southern portions) Vance Counties.

The imagination plays a trick. We see these soldiers in our mind as old and wise. We see them as something like the Foun...
05/25/2026

The imagination plays a trick. We see these soldiers in our mind as old and wise. We see them as something like the Founding Fathers, grave and gray haired. But most of them were boys when they died, and they gave up two lives—the one they were living and the one they would have lived. When they died, they gave up their chance to be husbands and fathers and grandfathers. They gave up their chance to be revered old men. They gave up everything for our country, for us. And all we can do is remember. -President Ronald Reagan

I had the privilege of sitting down with Youngsville Fire Chief Brian Christmas and Youngsville Battalion Fire Chief A. ...
05/21/2026

I had the privilege of sitting down with Youngsville Fire Chief Brian Christmas and Youngsville Battalion Fire Chief A. C. Rich during the NC Association of Fire Chiefs' Legislative Day to discuss their legislative priorities for this session.

The House already unanimously passed two of their top priorities: HB 37 and HB 97. Their third priority, HB 276, is in the Appropriations Committee.

Fire chiefs from across the state were recognized on the House Floor and received a well-deserved round of applause. I sincerely thank all fire personnel and first responders for their sacrifices and service to our communities.

Pictured (L to R): Rep. Winslow, Youngsville Fire Chief Brian Christmas, and Youngsville Battalion Fire Chief A. C. Rich

Rep. Winslow Introduces The Ratepayer Protection Act "We cannot allow massive data centers and unrealistic green energy ...
05/21/2026

Rep. Winslow Introduces The Ratepayer Protection Act

"We cannot allow massive data centers and unrealistic green energy mandates to make it worse. The Ratepayer Protection Act puts people over profits by ensuring data centers pay their fair share, protecting our drinking water, safeguarding local communities, and keeping reliable, affordable power flowing to our homes and businesses. This is about common-sense protections for the hardworking families and job creators who call North Carolina home."

Thank you to Representative Dean Arp and Rep. Kyle Hall for their support.

Fantastic news! My colleagues and I in the NC House voted to advance the Affordability Amendments to protect taxpayers, ...
05/20/2026

Fantastic news! My colleagues and I in the NC House voted to advance the Affordability Amendments to protect taxpayers, cap future income tax hikes, and keep North Carolina affordable. These amendments will be voted on by YOU in November.

Despite the Governor vetoing your right to have access to a school that best fits your family without having to be wealt...
05/20/2026

Despite the Governor vetoing your right to have access to a school that best fits your family without having to be wealthy or zip code privileged, we in the NC House, voted to Override his veto.

North Carolina House Republicans have secured a historic budget deal. Here are the details:The *largest* teacher pay rai...
05/13/2026

North Carolina House Republicans have secured a historic budget deal. Here are the details:

The *largest* teacher pay raises in *20 years*, taking NC to #1 in the Southeast for starting teacher pay.

Pay raise for state law enforcement and correctional officers.

Bonuses for local law enforcement officers.

Pay raises and bonuses for state employees.

COLA bonuses for state retirees.

Tax Relief for North Carolinians.

Repeals the data center sales tax exemption on electricity.

Grateful for my wife, my grandmother, my mother-in-law, & missing my mom who is in Heaven.
05/10/2026

Grateful for my wife, my grandmother, my mother-in-law, & missing my mom who is in Heaven.

When Franklin County leaders approached me about this language, I did not take the request lightly, and I asked for a m...
04/27/2026

When Franklin County leaders approached me about this language, I did not take the request lightly, and I asked for a meeting to discuss. They explained this was their last resort after exhausting all other avenues and negotiations. This closed session meeting was attended by ALL SEVEN Franklin County Commissioners.

Prior to this meeting, they had all been informed and updated long before we met, but I wanted the attorney to go through everything one more time so there would be no miscommunication.

After the attorney revisited the strategy, I asked each member if they agreed. They *ALL*said yes, then I asked again if anyone was against this and no one spoke up.

Further:
>> This is *not* a data center project.

>> It does *not* authorize Franklin County to condemn or seize Henderson’s existing water treatment plant.
>> The provision is strictly for constructing a direct raw water line from Kerr Lake to a future Franklin County treatment facility.

The 10 million gallons per day that Franklin County has requested from the Army Corps by comparison is extremely minor compared to the 10 billion gallons a day that cross over the dam.

I was honored to receive the Americans for Prosperity–NC Defender of Freedom Award from Dalton Clark. This recognition r...
04/23/2026

I was honored to receive the Americans for Prosperity–NC Defender of Freedom Award from Dalton Clark. This recognition reflects my support of the NC REINS Act, which ensures greater transparency in rulemaking and requires legislative approval for regulations costing $20M+ over five years. A common-sense step to give businesses and citizens a stronger voice.

US Senator Ted Budd, NC Senator Lisa Stone Barnes, V-GCC President Rachel Desmarais, several officials from Franklinton,...
04/20/2026

US Senator Ted Budd, NC Senator Lisa Stone Barnes, V-GCC President Rachel Desmarais, several officials from Franklinton, and I had the privilege of being invited to Novonesis in Franklinton. As always, it is an honor to be hosted by our local businesses so that they can not only share what they're doing for our communities and local economy, but also share what they need from a future workforce here in Franklin County. And the future is skilled tradesmen and women.

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300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 610
Raleigh, NC
27603

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+19197153032

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