Healthcare


Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has called abortion “murder,” compared the procedure to slavery, and said that he would support a total abortion ban in North Carolina, without any exceptions. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Here’s a Look at Mark Robinson’s Long Anti-Abortion Record

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has called abortion “murder,” compared the procedure to slavery, and said that he would support a total abortion ban in North Carolina, without any exceptions.

Rural Western North Carolina. 
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How North Carolina’s Budget Impacts Rural Communities

For rural NC, the budget has a boost in Medicaid expansion, and another round of pain for public education. 

A midnight session of the General Assembly, where the House passed the budget 32 hours after it was made public.
Medicaid Expansion Becomes Reality After Months of Delays

A half-million North Carolinians waited more than a decade for Republicans to stop their blockade of federal aid for more affordable healthcare. 

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Biden Administration Launches Effort to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Scores

The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward removing medical bills from people's credit scores, which could improve ratings for millions of people.

Don't feel bad if fall and winter makes you feel blue. It's not uncommon. Here are some tips for beating it. (Shutterstock)
Fall’s a Bummer to Some People. Here’s What to Do If It Brings You Down.

Lots of people greet fall like an old friend. For others, the dying leaves and shorter days are one big bummer. Here are some tips if the season’s change is getting you down.

A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future. (Photo via Shutterstock)
Here’s What Rural Leaders Say Their Communities Need

A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signs a Medicaid expansion law at the Executive Mansion on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)
Budget Stalemate Could Delay Medicaid Expansion Into November

State health officials need at least 30 days to implement Medicaid expansion to cover an additional 600,000 North Carolinians. But first they need lawmakers to pass a budget.