<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blake Boykin for NC House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blake Boykin for NC House]]></description><link>https://www.blakeboykin.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:22:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.blakeboykin.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Representation in Raleigh should mean more than casting votes. It should mean knowing what opportunities are available, bringing local leaders together, &#38; advocating for our community.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where you live should not determine whether you can see a doctor. Rural families should have access to quality healthcare close to home - without driving an hour for routine care or waiting months for an appointment. Blake will work to recruit and retain more doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals in rural communities, strengthen local hospitals and independent practices, expand telehealth and invest in EMS and community-based care. By directing state resources toward the providers...]]></description><link>https://www.blakeboykin.com/post/representation-in-raleigh-should-mean-more-than-casting-votes-it-should-mean-knowing-what-opportuni</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e526fb23c95114c723a9c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:26:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c4b9_0571a9f070cd48fa818c6150865caa21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Committee to Elect Blake Boykin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake supports property tax reform that protects homeowners from runaway property tax increases without defunding the communities they live in.]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many North Carolina families, rising property values have not meant rising incomes - they have simply meant higher tax bills. Property tax relief can help homeowners, seniors and working families stay in their homes, keep more of what they earn and avoid being priced out of communities they have lived in for generations. The goal should be to protect taxpayers from unreasonable increases while making sure our schools, public safety and essential local services remain properly funded. With...]]></description><link>https://www.blakeboykin.com/post/blake-supports-property-tax-reform-that-protects-homeowners-from-runaway-property-tax-increases-with</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e50696332daeb5c52ddaf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:37:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c4b9_c9b1a2f347454061873806a0963c35da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Committee to Elect Blake Boykin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results Matter. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major public projects don't happen overnight. The $42 million in school construction funding awarded to Wilson County was the result of years of planning, facilities discussions, cost analysis, partnership building, and advocacy from local and state leaders. The timeline tells the story. As a member of the Wilson County Board of Education since 2021 and Chairman since 2024, Blake Boykin has been part of the effort to improve educational facilities for Wilson County students long before the...]]></description><link>https://www.blakeboykin.com/post/results-matter-experience-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e500f76a0a4a55f35fa40</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:31:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c4b9_23d50a437f5a4a369a24a92b65e3e2ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Committee to Elect Blake Boykin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake supports eliminating the grocery tax and putting those dollars back where they belong - with North Carolina taxpayers.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food is a necessity, not a discretionary purchase. Removing the tax would help North Carolina in several ways: Immediate relief at the register. Families would pay less every time they buy qualifying groceries. The savings are modest on any one trip, but they accumulate throughout the year. It disproportionately helps working- and middle-income households. Lower-income families spend a larger percentage of their income on necessities like food, so a tax on groceries consumes a larger share of...]]></description><link>https://www.blakeboykin.com/post/blake-supports-eliminating-the-grocery-tax-and-putting-those-dollars-back-where-they-belong-with-n</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e4f066332daeb5c52da60</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:30:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c4b9_cdf9d78909be425fbd6a4c0fe5a1bcb7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Committee to Elect Blake Boykin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake Boykin supports capping the gas tax to help keep more money in the pockets of working families.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising gas prices put real pressure on families, commuters, school districts, public transportation systems and anyone who depends on driving every day. While the state cannot control the price of fuel itself, lawmakers can take steps to help protect consumers from the impact of higher prices. North Carolina’s gas tax is already well above the national average and higher than the rate in every neighboring state. North Carolina has responded to similar circumstances before. In 2007, lawmakers...]]></description><link>https://www.blakeboykin.com/post/blake-boykin-supports-capping-the-gas-tax-to-help-keep-more-money-in-the-pockets-of-working-families</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e4d2976a0a4a55f35f3a2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:26:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c4b9_20fc9ca18aa24af78d04a1af6683f0df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Committee to Elect Blake Boykin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>