People across the state are calling for Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly to protect Medicaid coverage for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians after President Donald Trump signed his “Big Beautiful Bill” into law.
“People deserve the peace of mind that their genetic information – some of the most personal data they have – is protected,” said Jackson. “I’m pleased that this data will not go to another for-profit company and that we were able to do more to protect people’s data from being used without their consent.”
Dr. Beverly Gray, an OB-GYN and associate professor at Duke University, says she regularly sees high-risk patients who travel from out of state—often in emergency situations—to receive life-saving abortion care.
Gov. Stein, who took office in January, issued his formal objections to three measures backed by the GOP, including a bill that would eliminate the requirement for gun owners to apply for and receive a legal permit before carrying a concealed loaded firearm in public.
Vigils were held in Advance, Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Greensboro, Hendersonville, Raleigh, & Wilmington in opposition to Trump’s harmful healthcare cuts, which would jeopardize health care coverage for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians.
As North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein warns of devastating impacts from proposed federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, Senator Thom Tillis is doubling down—pushing for further reductions to key health care programs, including Medicare, according to WCNC.
The sprawling 1,000-page-plus package features numerous measures that will give trillions of dollars to billionaires, while taking food and health care away from hardworking Americans.
As in Congress, the push for Medicaid work requirements in NC is seen as a way for Republican leaders to consolidate support within their party—even if it risks cutting off coverage for thousands of residents.
In North Carolina, veterans, doctors, nurses, and advocates are calling attention to the harmful effects of Trump’s significant cuts on military service members and their families.
At the press conference — organized by the Coalition Against Right-Wing Extremism (CARE) — speakers underscored what the proposed changes could mean for North Carolina, where about 650,000 residents gained coverage through Medicaid expansion passed by the state legislature in 2023.