It's been a while since my latest road report, and I've been hitting the highways hard since then. Read More »

Support Dan as he prepares for the upcoming primary debates. Read More »

Tonight Dan participated in a spirited live blog at the progressive wesbite BlueNC.com. You can read below to find highlights from the event and a link to the full text. Read More »

Here is a sneak preview of Dan's new campaign video, "Running on My Record." Read More »

WINSTON-SALEM—Dan Besse, Winston-Salem City Council Member and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, praised the efforts of Congressional Democrats to override the Bush veto of children's health insurance, and called for a campaign to expand children's health care. Read More »

A wealthy business lobby demanded that we do things their way. Instead, we stood up for the public's interest. This week, I have a story of democracy at work, and my latest Road Report: -- Standing Up to the Big-Money Lobbyists. -- Road Report: Salisbury, Gastonia, Charlotte, Watauga, Wilkes, Lee, Alamance, Greensboro. Read More »

The billboard industry has a reputation. They're everywhere, pushing endlessly for their right to block out the scenery and stay "in your face" at all times on the road. Under the Bush Administration, Federal Highway Administration rulemakers are in their pockets. They contribute heavily to legislative campaigns, and slide sweetheart deals for their signs through state legislatures. When a local government seeks to restrict them in any way, they threaten to sue—and very often do. Read More »

My road report this week starts at the state Democratic Women's convention in Salisbury on September 22. A big banquet hall full of strong women Democratic leaders assembled there to recognize their achievements for the past year and plan their big push for change in 2008. I was delighted to take part. Read More »

There's no better time than the week of Independence Day to recognize progress toward energy independence for our nation. When we take the right steps to control climate change, we promote both goals. Read More »

I'm very pleased to report on another positive change we've just made in Winston-Salem. On June 18, our City Council (on my motion) approved adding sexual orientation to the list of factors in our city personnel policies on which discrimination in prohibited. It has actually been the practice of our city government for some time not to discriminate on this basis. However, placing that prohibition in our written personnel policies underscores our commitment to fair treatment and equal opportunity, and should act to reassure all potentially affected individuals.