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Stein calls on lawmakers to fund the Medicaid rebase
Gov. Josh Stein is once again calling on the General Assembly to fund the Medicaid rebase by convening in a special session on Nov. 17.
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Locke defends eye surgeon’s challenge of NC’s CON law
A new John Locke Foundation brief defends a New Bern eye surgeon’s ongoing challenge against North Carolina’s certificate-of-need health care restrictions.
Opinion
5 years of fighting human trafficking in NC
Despite progress, there is still so much work ahead. NC consistently ranks among the top 10 states in the nation for reported human-trafficking cases.
Opinion
Locke’s lessons for a government in gridlock
John Locke's insights aren’t dusty history, but living ideas guiding how our government must act and what citizens must expect.
Opinion
Like many NC families, stillbirth stole our son
Asking better questions, listening more closely, and monitoring more carefully can mean the difference between life and death.
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NC continues to feel impact as federal shutdown nears one month
A month into the shutdown, Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over federal spending, leaving critical programs and North Carolina families caught in the middle.
Opinion
Top NC court delivers bad news to bureaucrats
Three Oct. 17 decisions from the North Carolina Supreme Court delivered wins for those who challenge actions from state government's unaccountable employees.
Opinion
The ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ broke Medicare for NC seniors
North Carolina seniors will soon be hit with higher health care bills. Between 2023 and 2025, Medicare Part D drug plan premiums rose by 28% for North Carolina seniors. And some will see an even steeper jump this January. The blame falls squarely on the former Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which has effectively...
Opinion
Premiums will keep going up until we address health care costs
It’s time for lawmakers to tackle the root of the problem. If we can make health care more affordable, insurance will follow. And that’s a win for every NC family.
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Tensions rise over Medicaid rebase impasse
Between the $690 million in recurring funds and $190 million in non-recurring funds, it brings the total Medicaid spending for the fiscal year to $880 million, a figure that alarms economists.
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Stein criticizes GOP over redistricting, budget inaction
On Monday, Gov. Josh Stein said the General Assembly returned to session with the wrong priorities, including not passing a full budget, redrawing the state’s congressional map, and not increasing public safety and mental health funding.
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Top NC court rules against DHHS, Duke in Wake County CON dispute
The North Carolina Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling against the Department of Health and Human Services and Duke Health in a Wake County certificate-of-need dispute. The court clarified that an applicant who loses a CON to a competitor has suffered “substantial prejudice,” one of the factors necessary for a successful court challenge.
