Senator Ted Budd, who represents North Carolina in the U.S. Senate, highlighted local business resilience, recent tax policy, and support for domestic agriculture in a series of posts on April 14, 2026.
In his first post at 13:15 UTC, Budd praised a longstanding Asheville restaurant for its perseverance after a natural disaster. He wrote, “Asheville’s Corner Kitchen has been a pillar of WNC for over 20 years. Despite the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the owners remained committed to rebuilding & restoring jobs. Their grit represents the very best of our state & makes them truly deserving of the National SBA”.
Later that day at 17:19 UTC, Budd addressed recent legislative achievements regarding tax relief for service workers. He stated, “Last year, Senate Republicans passed the largest tax cut in American history, and Americans are reaping the benefits. Tens of thousands of North Carolinians have benefited from No Tax on Tips, providing meaningful relief to service workers who rely on gratuities.”
At 21:51 UTC on April 14, Budd focused on agricultural policy and its economic impact in North Carolina. He posted, “American cotton growers—especially in NC—are vital to our economy. The Buying American Cotton Act offers tax credits for products made with U.S. cotton, boosts domestic textile manufacturing, & prioritizes U.S. cotton over foreign synthetic fibers. Great meeting with the”.
Senator Budd has served North Carolina in the Senate after three terms representing the state’s 13th Congressional District in the House of Representatives (official website). He is involved in community activities as an assistant scoutmaster and board member for North Carolinians for Home Education (official website). Budd grew up on a family farm in Davie County and emphasizes values such as faith and hard work (official website). He also serves on key Senate committees including Armed Services, Intelligence, and Commerce (official website).
