WGHP: “[Cooper] pushed the need for having someone in Washington, who he says will care about those high prices and who’s willing to do something about them.”
RALEIGH – From Buncombe County to Brunswick County, Roy Cooper is meeting with North Carolinians in every corner of the state on his “Make Stuff Cost Less” tour, highlighting his policies to make life more affordable.
Roy has released his plans to lower the cost of food and groceries, health care, utilities, child care and housing, and he will work with anyone in Washington DC to deliver for hardworking families.
In Wilmington:
Wilmington Star-News: Roy Cooper highlights plan to lower cost-of-living during Wilmington stop
Charlie Kingree
- “Make Stuff Cost Less” has been at the center of Cooper’s 2026 campaign, and much of his platform is focused on prices being far too high for North Carolinians across the board.
- Cooper touched on several of his economic priorities for North Carolina at his event in Wilmington — priorities that include lowering the cost of groceries, healthcare and utilities.
In Asheville:
WLOS: Roy Cooper Holds Make Stuff Cost Less Event in Asheville
- Reporter: “It was a packed room as Cooper spoke with supporters about his plans to lower health care costs for North Carolinians.”
- Namurah Blakely: “The cost of health care for our employees is up, for our own family. Meanwhile, we’re competing against national corporations with deep pockets, greater buying power and the ability to underbid local businesses, and we’ve spent decades investing in this community.”
In Charlotte:
WSOC: Roy Cooper Holds Make Stuff Cost Less Event in Charlotte
- Reporter: “Cooper called out his Republican opponent, Michael Whatley, for lobbying for Duke Energy and for not speaking out against rate hikes that go into effect Monday.”
- Reporter: “Cooper has been crisscrossing the state talking about bringing down costs.”
In Kinston:
Neuse News: Roy Cooper brings Senate campaign affordability message to Kinston
Kristy Kelly
- Speaking as part of his “Make Stuff Cost Less” tour, Cooper framed the campaign around grocery prices, health care costs, child care expenses and housing affordability. He said North Carolinians want leaders in Washington focused on the financial strain facing working families.
In Winston-Salem:
WGHP: Roy Cooper Holds Make Stuff Cost Less Event in Winston-Salem
- Anchor: “[Cooper] pushed the need for having someone in Washington, who he says, will care about those high prices and who’s willing to do something about them.”
In Leland:
WWAY: Roy Cooper Continues “Make Stuff Cost Less” Tour in Leland
- Anchor: “[Cooper] told the room North Carolinians are struggling with rising grocery, gas, home and utility prices because of President Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran. Cooper used his time to share the core of his goal in Congress if voted as Senator.”
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