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On the Porch: Sen. Natalie Murdock – Good Work for NC District 20

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Nov 23, 2025 | On The Porch

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NC Sen. Natalie Murdock is a native North Carolinian, UNC alum, and senate representative for District 20, which encompasses Durham and Chatham County. She served as Deputy Communications Director for NC Attorney General Josh Stein. She is the first woman of color under 40 to be elected to the NCGA and was elected in 2020 with over 100,000 votes. As a freshman senator she immediately filed over 100 bills that range from supporting black maternal health, expanding healthcare access for ALL to providing greater access to the ballot.

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North Carolina Effort Wipes Out $6.5B in Medical Debt for 2.5M People

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 14, 2025 | Health, State Government

More than 2.5 million North Carolina residents are getting over $6.5 billion in medical debt eliminated through a state government effort that offered hospitals extra Medicaid funds.

North Carolina Medicaid Patients Face Care Access Threat as Funding Impasse Continues

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 28, 2025 | Health, State Government

North Carolina Medicaid patients face reduced access to services as an legislative impasse over state Medicaid funding extends further.

North Carolina Legislature Passes ‘Iryna’s Law’ After Refugee’s Stabbing Death

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 24, 2025 | Crime, Safety, State Government

In response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail system, the North Carolina legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a criminal justice package that limits bail and seeks to ensure more defendants undergo mental health evaluations.

Sen. Graig Meyer Shares Updates on State Budget Impasse, Medicaid, Disaster Relief and More

Posted by Staff | Sep 21, 2025 | State, State Government

Ahead of the North Carolina General Assembly reconvening, state Sen. Graig Meyer joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss several topics on his mind.

U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee Took Voters’ Questions at A Carrboro Town Hall. Here Are Some Highlights

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 11, 2025 | National

U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee continued her series of town halls in North Carolina’s fourth...

North Carolina Gov. Stein Signs Stopgap Budget Bill and Vetoes Opt-in Bill Helping School Choice

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 7, 2025 | State, State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed into law...

North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Stopgap Spending Measure Amid Budget Impasse

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 1, 2025 | State Government

North Carolina legislators gave final approval Wednesday to a stopgap spending measure while Republican leaders keep building a broad budget.

What To Know About States Blocking Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 27, 2025 | World

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states can bar Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider.

Families of Trans Kids Worry About What’s Next After Supreme Court Rules on Gender-Affirming Care

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 19, 2025 | World

A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about the future.

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