Gov. Cooper Creates New Office to Address Violence Prevention
The creation of this new unit of NCDPS comes at a time when Republicans in the General Assembly are working to weaken gun laws.
March 23, 2023
Health
Amid Mental Health Crisis, National 988 Suicide Hotline Expands Services For LGBTQ+ Community
The 988 suicide prevention hotline, aimed at helping LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, is expanding its services by rolling out 24/7 text message and chat services amid a mental health crisis.
March 22, 2023
Attorney General Josh Stein Kicks Off New Program To Address Food Insecurity In NC
“Helping those who are hungry is always important, but right now it is urgent. We in the legal community here in North Carolina can make a real impact fighting hunger in our state,” stated AG Josh Stein.
March 20, 2023
Medicaid Expansion Announcement Brings Relief To State Doctors, Advocates
Medicaid expansion would also expand much-needed healthcare access for rural communities, create tens of thousands of jobs, and make investments in the state’s hospitals.
March 16, 2023
Children In North Carolina Are At 51% Higher Risk Of Death By Firearm Than The National Average
According to a shocking new report from the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force, in 2021 children here were 51% more likely to die from gun violence than children in the U.S. as a whole.
March 14, 2023
NC Doctor Pushes Back Against Abortion Access Hurdles, State Republicans Want To Uphold Barriers
“We know from years of research and use that medication abortion is safe and effective – there’s no medical reason for politicians to interfere or restrict access to it,” said Orange County OB/GYN Dr. Amy Bryant.
March 13, 2023
‘Doctors Do Not Want These Laws’: State Doctors Call Out The Dangers Of Abortion Restrictions
“We adamantly oppose any new abortion restrictions,” a letter signed by more than 1,000 North Carolina healthcare professionals stated.
March 9, 2023
After Years Of Stalling, State House And Senate Agree On Medicaid Expansion
“Since we all agree this is the right thing to do, we should make it effective now to make sure we leverage the money that will save our rural hospitals and invest in mental health,” Gov. Roy Cooper said.
March 8, 2023
Attorney General Josh Stein is Seeking to Establish Fentanyl Control Unit
The goal of the Fentanyl Control Unit that AG Josh Stein hopes to create would be to help local district attorneys handle large-scale fentanyl trafficking, wiretap, and overdose cases
March 7, 2023
Gun Safety Advocates, Organizers Say They Are ‘Appalled’ By NCGA’s Reckless, Dangerous Gun Legislation
“Why on earth would you choose to repeal one of the life-saving laws that we have, that has been proven to prevent gun violence…?” asked Becky Ceartas, executive director of North Carolinians Against Gun Violence.
March 6, 2023