Senate candidate Sig Hutchinson, D-Wake announced today two endorsements by organizations focused on women’s health - The North Carolina National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NC NOW PAC) and The Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Central North Carolina.

“Wake County needs a voice focused on the important issues of women’s health as well as equal pay. I have a track record of supporting women’s issues, and will continue to stand up for these fundamental rights,” Hutchinson said. “Senator Neal Hunt continues to push the tea party’s extreme social agenda rather than focusing on championing health care issues, equal pay and other key concerns. We are going in the wrong direction, and there is no doubt we can do better. And, we can do better.”

Known as ‘Mr. Greenjeans,’ Hutchinson is widely recognized in Wake County for his efforts preserving open space, protecting water and air quality, expanding the greenway system, and promoting multi-modal transportation. Hutchinson has successfully led five Wake County and City of Raleigh bond referendums totaling more than $200 million. He has also been the driving force behind the creation of what will soon be more than 100 miles of interconnected greenways throughout the Triangle.

About Sig Hutchinson:

As president of Sig Hutchinson Communications, LLC, Hutchinson travels nationally speaking about the transformational nature of communities and organizations. In addition, his company offers sales consulting, presentation skills training and speaker training. Hutchinson is an avid volunteer and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including Volunteer of the Year (Wake County), Green Advocate of the Year (Triangle Business Journal), and the A.E. Finley Distinguished Service Award (Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce).

About NC NOW PAC:

The Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina Political Action Committee (PAC) is committed to electing pro-choice candidates by contributing financially to candidates who support reproductive freedom. Planned Parenthood Health Systems and Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina (separately incorporated 501 [c) 3 organizations) are affiliates of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the nation's leading reproductive health provider, educator and advocate. The two North Carolina affiliates serve more than 25,000 women, men and teenagers every year in health centers in Asheville, Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Durham, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington and Winston-Salem.