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4th Circuit upholds NC law restricting vape sales
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a North Carolina law banning sales of vapes that lack federal government approval.
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NC lawmakers cite WVa case to bolster NC abortion drug restrictions
Top North Carolina lawmakers argue that a 2025 federal Appeals Court ruling in a West Virginia case should allow the Tar Heel State to restrict access to the abortion drug mifespristone.
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Stein defends abortion drug stance in latest federal court filing
Governor-elect Josh Stein restated his case against North Carolina’s restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone in a new court filing this week. Stein is the lead defendant in a UNC Health doctor’s lawsuit challenging state restrictions. Stein and plaintiff Dr. Amy Bryant both want courts to throw state restrictions out.
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Stein argues at 4th Circuit against NC abortion pill restrictions
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is making his case against North Carolina’s abortion pill restrictions at the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Stein is the Democratic nominee for governor in this fall’s election.
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Legislative leaders defend mifepristone restrictions at 4th Circuit
State legislative leaders defended North Carolina’s restrictions on the abortion pill mifespristone as they filed an opening brief Monday at the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Republican lawmakers are challenging a June order from US Chief District Judge Catherine Eagles. It struck down portions of a state law that Eagles viewed as conflicting with rules from the federal Food and Drug Administration.
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Federal judge finalizes order striking down NC abortion pill restrictions
A federal judge finalized her ruling this week against some of North Carolina’s restrictions on access to an abortion pill called mifepristone. The judgment and permanent injunction issued Monday confirmed a ruling US District Judge Catherine Eagles initially announced in April.
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Federal judge strikes down part of NC law restricting abortion pill
A federal judge has thrown out part of North Carolina’s state law restricting access to an abortion pill called mifepristone. The judge ruled that state lawmakers cannot overrule the federal Food and Drug Administration’s previous decisions about the pill. Yet US District Judge Catherine Eagles’ 49-page order Tuesday also upheld portions of the law that the FDA has not addressed.
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COVID is here to stay, so let’s start dealing with it
It’s well past time to try a different approach with COVID, and the Omicron variant in particular. The mainstream media must adjust its reporting, as well, to reflect reality and, well, to infuse some common sense. To stop reporting the rise in cases and hospitalizations, because both are skewed and fundamentally inaccurate. It’s one thing...
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N.C. attorney general launches investigation of popular e-cigarette company
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein has launched an investigation into Juul, a fast-growing e-cigarette company, but a consumer freedom expert warns the attempted crackdown could backfire. The attorney general’s office Oct. 15 sent to Juul a “civil investigative demand” in search of information on its marketing practices, retailers, contact with resellers, efforts to verify age...
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Sessions renews fight against opioids amid skepticism
RALEIGH — It’s time to get aggressive in the fight against opioid addiction, said U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions during a Raleigh presentation on the nationwide opioid crisis. Sessions, the nation’s top law-enforcement officer, is a longstanding crusader in the war on drugs. Now he faces greater conflict with President Trump, who last week announced he...
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Safer tobacco product available, but feds slow to offer a light
What if a product could save lives and millions in health-care costs? Imagine that product had undergone extensive tests and trials providing undisputed data showing it was safe. But what if a government agency with an anti-tobacco agenda from a previous administration made that product unavailable? It’s happening now, as the Food and Drug Administration considers an application for a modified risk tobacco product submitted by...
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Federal Right to Try bill could bypass FDA bottleneck
Right to Try is gaining momentum across the country, yet states worry a cumbersome federal approval process will continue to inhibit patients’ access to experimental drugs. The Food and Drug Administration allows health-care providers access to experimental drugs and procedures but the process can take months, which frustrates terminally ill patients searching for a cure....
