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Equity in Health Care – December 11, 2025

Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 11, 2025 | Forum On The Hill

What is the state of health care today, both nationally and here in our community? And what needs to be done to address disparities?

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North Carolina Gov. Stein Cancels Medicaid Rate Cuts Amid Legal and Legislative Battles

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2025 | Health, State Government

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated over two months ago, preserving in the short term access to care for vulnerable patients.

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

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

This Week:

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.