OC State Leaders Question Senate Budget
“The Senate budget is causing concern across most of the state, even alarm, I would say due to the magnitude of the cuts.”
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NC Medicaid Shortfall Now $330 Million-Plus
Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina office that oversees Medicaid says the funding shortfall for the government health insurance program is more than $330 million.
Read MoreNC House Bill Keeps Free Lanes When Tolls Arrive
Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina House has passed a bill paving the way for tolls, but only if the state maintains free lanes.
Read MoreNC Budget Deletes Education Earmarks For Lottery
Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina budget sought by Senate Republicans would eliminate the law that lays out how the state lottery’s net proceeds should be distributed for education.
Read MoreNC Senate’s Budget Proposal Raises Red Flags For CHCCS
Posted by Staff | May 21, 2013 | State Government
“We had a pretty depressing weekend in terms of budget recommendations.”
Read More4th Week of NAACP Protests Ends In 57 Arrests
Posted by Associated Press | May 21, 2013 | State Government
RALEIGH – The fourth week of protests led by the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP has ended in the arrests of more than 50 at the state legislature. The arrest count and number of supporters Monday reached the highest...
Read MoreState Budget Proposal Out, Medicaid Changes Could Be In Store
Posted by Staff | May 20, 2013 | State Government
The Senate’s budget plan for Medicaid will reduce covered doctor visits on Medicaid from 22 to 10 per year (except for the chronically ill), raises co-pays for services, and cuts private nursing services by $5 million—among other changes.
Read MoreWeek Four Of NAACP Protests Continue Monday
Posted by Staff | May 20, 2013 | State Government
An increasing number of Chapel Hillians have joined the movement—some getting arrested.
Read MoreNC House, Senate Plans Differ On Sales Tax
Posted by Associated Press | May 17, 2013 | State Government
A tax code overhaul plan unveiled by House Republicans puts them at odds with Senate counterparts on how many transactions should be subject to NC’s sales tax.
Read MoreNC House Passes Social Media Privacy Bill
Posted by Associated Press | May 17, 2013 | State Government
A bill forbidding employers and universities from accessing private email or social media accounts of workers and students has passed the NC House.
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