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The post Medicaid expansion is just a start toward meeting NC's unmet healthcare needs appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
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The post State Senator Gladys Robinson discusses the long overdue decision to approve Medicaid expansion appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
Chapel Hill attorney and policy advisor Patrick Oglesby about the ongoing movement to reform marijuana laws and why North Carolina should employ a model that benefits the people rather than large for-profit corporations The post Chapel Hill attorney and policy advisor Patrick Oglesby about the ongoing movement to reform marijuana laws appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Cooper does the right thing by vetoing repeal of handgun background checks appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections executive director Melissa Price Kromm discusses the need to preserve and protect the institutions of our democracy and some recently introduced legislation at the General Assembly that would advance that cause. The post North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections executive director Melissa Price Kromm appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Republicans revive bill to whitewash U.S. history appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Youth mental health crisis demands urgent action appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post North Carolina should not cede control of medical marijuana to corporate giants appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
Former Charlotte mayor Jennifer Roberts and former state Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr provide an update on their ongoing work to help restore and strengthen faith in the honesty and legitimacy of U.S. elections. The post Former Charlotte mayor Jennifer Roberts and former state Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Tax and spending proposals in Cooper budget are a fine starting place appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Has the state Supreme Court become a mere collection of legislators in robes? appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
Rep. Ashton Wheeler-Clemmons shares a bit of encouraging news about the prospects for some bipartisan legislation to help working families with child care. The post Rep. Ashton Wheeler-Clemmons appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post “Freedom to Vote Act” is a winning proposal appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Blue Cross Blue Shield is a public asset and should remain that way appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Legislators should say ‘no' to sports gambling in NC appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
NC Policy Watch investigative reporter Lynn Bonner dissects the announcement from Republican state legislative leaders that they've reached a breakthrough agreement on expanding Medicaid, and how that may play out with this year's state budget. Read more of Bonner's reporting here. The post NC Policy Watch investigative reporter Lynn Bonner appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Partisan school boards are not the answer appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Biden tax fairness proposal is welcome and overdue appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force executive director Kella Hatcher tells us about her group's latest report and the big challenges our state faces in improving the health and well-being of our children. Read the 2023 report here. The post North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force executive director Kella Hatcher appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
4,000+ people died in North Carolina from drug overdoses in 2021. 77% of those deaths involved fentanyl. WRAL-TV investigative reporter and producer Cristin Severance discusses WRAL's latest documentary, Crisis Next Door, that airs March 15th. The post WRAL-TV investigative reporter and producer Cristin Severance appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Tillis calls out Tucker Carlson's false Jan. 6th narrative, other conservatives should follow his lead appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post GOP obstruction of landmark education ruling hits a new low appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Cooper hits a home run with ‘State of the State' speech appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Renewable energy remains best choice for slowing climate change, building sustainable future appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Federal court ruling on NC ‘ag gag' law should be final word in protecting whistleblowers appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry and Duke University Law School professor Brandon Garrett discuss their unique and extraordinary new joint initiative to shine a light into a long-hidden corner of the criminal justice system: plea bargains. Read the full report here. The post Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry and Duke University Law School professor Brandon Garrett appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
North Carolina Fourth District Congresswoman Valerie Foushee discusses her eventful first few weeks in the nation's capital, the ongoing game of chicken that some on the political right are trying to play with the national debt, and the growing role of Black women as the backbone of the Democratic Party. The post Congresswoman Valerie Foushee appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Republicans can't stop playing games with Medicaid expansion appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
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The post So-called “Taxpayer Protection Act” is about taking power away from taxpayers appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Report highlights disastrous health results of Roe v. Wade reversal appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Everything but what's really needed: GOP education priorities at the General Assembly appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
States Newsroom national energy policy reporter Robert Zullo discusses some of the challenges of protecting our electric grid from attacks like the one that took place in Moore County and the challenges in siting renewable energy. The post States Newsroom national energy policy reporter Robert Zullo appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
Professor David McLennan, director of the Meredith College Poll tells us what North Carolinians are thinking about an array of hot-button policy issues, including election conspiracy theories, abortion rights, medical marijuana and more. The post Professor David McLennan, director of the Meredith College Poll appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
State Senator Natasha Marcus of Mecklenburg County on the latest from the General Assembly, including the legislature's worrisome rush to further weaken state gun safety laws. The post State Senator Natasha Marcus of Mecklenburg County appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Congressman's half-hearted retraction for outrageous attack on President Carter is unacceptable appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
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The post Legislature's renewed attempt to force sheriffs to enforce immigration law is way off-base appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Cutting Social Security is not the solution to the debt problem appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Medicaid expansion on the verge of passage appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
Hudson McCormick, North Carolina director of the national nonprofit State Innovation Exchange (SiX), discusses new polling that shines a light on what average North Carolinians wish state lawmakers were prioritizing The post Hudson McCormick, North Carolina director of the national nonprofit State Innovation Exchange (SiX) appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
State Senator Michael Garrett of Guilford County offers his takes on some of the proposals taking center stage during the early days of the 2023 legislative session, including the controversial “don't say gay” bill and the chances for Medicaid expansion. The post State Senator Michael Garrett of Guilford County appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
UNC Chapel Hill history professor William Sturkey on his deep concerns about the plans of university trustees to establish a new school on the campus devoted to advancing conservative ideology. Read Sturkey's latest commentary: UNC Chapel Hill trustees misfire with rushed and ill-conceived plan to launch conservative school The post UNC Chapel Hill history professor William Sturkey appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post Our kids are being murdered in their schools; the gun lobby and their political puppets don't care appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
The post New poll shows what North Carolinians believe about abortion rights appeared first on NC Policy Watch.
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