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Bill would make community college free for children of public safety workers
House and Senate lawmakers propose tuition-free community college for children of long-serving firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers.
Opinion
It’s past time for NC to can CON laws
If you are tired of the same thing being done over and over again and expecting different results, reach out to your representatives at the General Assembly and let your voice be heard!
Opinion
Hospitals should battle in the marketplace, not the courtroom
Are there issues with Medicaid reimbursement rates hurting hospital bottom lines? Sure. But these costs should be out in the open so they can be dealt with honestly, not hidden behind monopoly schemes.
News
Sawrey: Senate to revisit health costs, Medicaid, CON reforms
State Sen. Benton Sawrey, R-Johnston, said health care reforms, including hospital price transparency, Medicaid, and Certificate of Need (CON) laws, are among the issues the Senate plans to tackle during the upcoming short session.
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NC auditor plans new audits of lottery, bonds, UNC system
North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek talked about his role, what his office has accomplished in the past year, and what’s in store for the future, including never before performed audits, at the recent John Locke Foundation’s Carolina Liberty Conference.
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Pharmacy benefit reform bill among those signed into law by Stein
A bill that will help rural and independent pharmacies and their customers in North Carolina was one of nine bills signed into law by Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday.
Opinion
New law will save NC money on prescriptions
With the passage of this bill, no state in the country has greater transparency into the prescription drug supply chain, or has enacted more consumer-friendly policies to support independent pharmacies, than NC.
News
Companion bills to repeal CON laws filed in House and Senate
State lawmakers filed legislation last week to repeal North Carolina's Certificate of Need (CON) laws, taking aim at the healthcare regulatory regime that restricts the establishment or expansion of healthcare facilities and services in the state.
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REPORT: New Biden FDA rules would hurt NC farmers, consumers
Two new regulatory changes are being considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — banning menthol cigarettes and mandating Very Low Nicotine (VLN) products — could drastically change the market for combustible tobacco products in North Carolina and around the country. According to a study commissioned by the John Locke Foundation, Regulatory Smoke: The...
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Is the General Assembly getting younger?
Experts say the General Assembly is shifting towards a younger demographic.
News
‘Right to Try’ moves through NC General Assembly
Companion legislation, HB 1029 and SB 871, have been moving through the General Assembly this week as bill sponsors seek to allow patients with terminal or severely debilitating diseases, who have exhausted all other options, to partake in experimental treatments when recommended by a physician. Both the House Health Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee took...
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Senate healthcare committee discusses new version of ‘Right to Try’ bill
Senate Healthcare committee discusses 'Right to Try' bill.
