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Fundamental questions about Medicaid expansion are defining races in four major NC legislative races. Here’s what you need to know.

Amid the coronavirus, a parent in NC’s largest school system talks about the challenge of a virtual reopening for a child with special needs.

COVID-19 deaths in North Carolina surpassed 300 over the weekend, setting up a crucial week for state leaders as they develop plans for easing social distancing restrictions.

Disability rights groups file federal complaint alleging NC’s proposed plan leaves people with disabilities to shoulder disproportionate load.  If a spike of COVID-19 cases overwhelms North Carolina’s hospitals, communities of color, those living with disabilities, and elderly residents could be disproportionately shut out of life-saving treatments.  That’s the fear for several disability rights groups, including…

“The interest in trying to reopen and restart economic activity had a much greater pull at the time … than did public health concerns or question marks about how it would go.”

Gov. Cooper and DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen emphasize a measured approach to reducing coronavirus social distancing orders, despite pressure from protesters.

Hours after a few hundred gathered in NC’s capital to protest social distancing, Gov. Cooper promised specifics this week on COVID-19 orders.

Amid a grim coronavirus surge in her home state and city, US Rep. Alma Adams said President Donald Trump’s approach to the virus is “no lives matter.”

How North Carolina schools reopening for in-person learning can expect to see a rise in childhood coronavirus cases.

North Carolina bills — backed by GOP and Democrats — allocate federal dollars for schools, small businesses, hospitals, medical research and more.