Matthew Winslow, a Republican member of the North Carolina State House representing the 7th district since 2021, provided updates on state infrastructure and legislative developments through a series of posts on October 8, 2025.
In a post published at 15:11 UTC, Winslow reported progress on a major transportation initiative: “At the September NCDOT Board of Transportation meeting, the Board approved the first group of early right-of-way acquisitions for the project. This marks the beginning of the Department’s efforts to accelerate key components https://t.co/fBGbYpWFPP”. The update concerns NCDOT project U-5307, which focuses on improvements along Capital Boulevard.
Later that day, at 15:20 UTC, Winslow acknowledged new leadership in Robeson County: “Please join me in welcoming Chairman John L Lowery of the Lumbee Tribe to the NC House. He will make Robeson County proud, continuing the great work and leadership of Jarrod Lowery for NC House 47. #ncgop #npol https://t.co/gyV8rgPRlW”.
Winslow also shared news regarding broadband expansion at 16:45 UTC: “NCDIT Submits BEAD Proposal for $400 Million to Connect 95,000 Homes and Businesses to High-Speed Internet The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity has submitted its BEAD final proposal, with more than $400 million in”. The post highlights efforts by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology to secure federal funding aimed at expanding high-speed internet access across the state.
Winslow succeeded Lisa Barnes as representative for North Carolina’s 7th House district following his election in 2021.
