Health
New mothers in NC can now receive expanded Medicaid coverage
Eligible new mothers in North Carolina on Medicaid can now receive 12 months of postpartum care, a large increase from the previous limit of 60
April 16, 2022
Health
Feature
Nearly Every North Carolina Republican Voted Against Capping Insulin Prices
By: Editorial Board North Carolina Republicans seem to be uninterested in providing relief for folks who are struggling to afford the life sustaining medications they
April 14, 2022
Health
North Carolina project addressing HIV in Black and Latina communities receives $250,000 grant
Source: WFAE The North Carolina Aids Action Network just announced an upcoming initiative focusing on increasing education and training providers about HIV in Black and
April 11, 2022
Everyone Needs Abortion Access, Even Lt. Governor Mark Robinson
Source: Greensboro News & Record Editorial North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson, recently made headlines when a resurfaced Facebook comment revealed that he paid for
April 6, 2022
Health
40% Increase In Drug Overdoses In N.C. In 2020, Officials Say
Source: WECT As we move into the third year of the pandemic, the United States has seen devastating, lasting effects. Millions of people have died
April 4, 2022
Health
Ahead of Affordable Care Act Anniversary, Former GOP Governor Makes The Case For Medicaid in NC
Weeks before the 12-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Former Ohio Governor John Kasich and other speakers shared policy details on states’ expanding Medicaid
March 31, 2022
Environment
North Carolina Hurricanes Linked to Increases in Gastrointestinal Illnesses in Marginalized Communities
A new study finds communities of color face the greatest increase in emergency room visits for flood-borne illnesses, showing the growing health risks and disproportionate
March 7, 2022
Environment
NC Service Members Sickened By Burn Pits, Contaminated Water May Finally Get Help
By: Michael McElroy This story originally published at Cardinal & Pine. The US House passed a bipartisan bill improving healthcare for veterans exposed to toxins.
March 7, 2022
Health
Medicaid expansion would improve NC rural residents’ health and local economies, experts say
This story originally published at N.C. Policy Watch. Patrick Woodie, president of the NC Rural Center, offered a robust endorsement of Medicaid expansion at a
March 2, 2022
Feature
North Carolina’s Two Senators Blocked Bill Safeguarding Women’s Reproductive Rights
The month of March marks the annually celebrated Women’s History Month — an observance of the incredible accomplishments of women who have fostered change, encouraged
March 1, 2022