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North Carolina Medicaid managed care extended further starting this week
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Medicaid managed care has finally been extended to Medicaid enrollees who also need services for behavioral health or intellectual or developmental disabilities. More than 210,000 people could benefit from “tailored plans” that launched on...
Already not seeking another term, North Carolina Sen. Perry resigns from chamber
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina state senator who helped lead a powerful committee has resigned days after the General Assembly completed this year's primary work session. The resignation of Republican Sen. Jim Perry of Lenoir County was effective Tuesday, according to a...
Bill defining antisemitism in North Carolina signed by governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed legislation that places an official definition of antisemitism into state law, which supporters say could help law enforcement determine whether someone should be charged under current hate crime prohibitions based on race,...
North Carolina government aims to incentivize hospitals to relieve patients of medical debt
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state government is seeking to rid potentially billions in medical debt from low- and middle-income residents by offering a financial carrot for hospitals to take unpaid bills off the books and to implement policies supporting future patients. ...
Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency
The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel on Sunday. The Lightning sent a 2025 third-round draft pick to the Carolina Hurricanes. The move allows the Lightning to sign Guentzel before he hits the open market...
Trial judges dismiss North Carolina redistricting lawsuit over right to 'fair elections'
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina trial judges have dismissed a lawsuit challenging redrawn legislative and congressional district lines on the argument that they run afoul of an indirect constitutional right to “fair elections." The judges said a recent affirmation still applies — that...
Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden worked forcefully Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket. ...
North Carolina legislators leave after veto overrides, ballot question, unfinished business
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up this year's chief work session Thursday after overriding Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, putting a constitutional amendment about citizens and voting on the November ballot and sending to Cooper's desk many additional bills....
North Carolina's restrictions on public mask-wearing are now law after some key revisions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's contentious restrictions on public mask-wearing became law on Thursday after GOP lawmakers successfully overrode a veto by the state's Democratic governor. The Senate gave its final stamp of approval in a 30-14 override vote along party lines....
Authority overseeing Hurricanes' arena approves development plan for multi-use district around venue
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes said the governing body for PNC Arena has approved a development agreement to create a long-discussed mixed-use district around the arena including entertainment, retail and office space, a music venue, apartments and a hotel. In a...
