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Top Stories
“House Leaders Try Again on Medicaid Reform.” WRAL. House leaders introduced a proposal to reform the state’s Medicaid program, which provides health insurance to over 1 million children statewide.
“NC Senate Rolls out Sweeping Economic Development and Tax Deal.” News and Observer. The NC Senate released another round of proposed tax cuts that would reduce state revenue, and investments in children, by over $450 million per year when fully implemented.
State and Local
“Parents Face Tough Choices as Child Care Aid Drops.” Asheville Citizen-Times.
“Medicaid Cost Mystery Mounts, Holds Up NC Senate Budget.” The News & Observer.
“Moped Insurance Requirement Clears Senate Committee.” WRAL.
“N.C. School Nutrition Chief to Testify in Washington, D.C.” The Charlotte Observer.
“Glazier Leaving House to Lead Justice Center.” WRAL.
“Good Samaritan Update on Its Way to McCrory.” NC Health News.
National
“Researchers: Five Ignored Factors Affect Outcomes for Poor Children.” The Washington Post.
“What’s at Stake When the Supreme Court Rules on Health Plan Subsidies.” Kaiser Health News.
Opinion
“Child Care Conundrum: When work doesn’t pay.” The Asheville Citizen-Times.
“Shrinking NC Budget Not Keeping up with Needs.” News and Observer.