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Medicaid expansion over quarter-million since first-day automatics
(The Center Square) – Medicaid expansion has brought an additional 503,967 enrollments in North Carolina since the Dec. 1 implementation. For context, however, those by genuine choice is 231,030. On the first day, an automatic increase of 272,937 happened as part of the family population moved to full coverage. The half-million number was “celebrated” in a release from the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Kody Kinsley, and the office of Gov. Roy Cooper. ...
Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling on what voters are thinking about the nation’s top races
For the last 17 years, one of the nation’s most knowledgeable and accurate political pollsters has been based right here in North Carolina. Over the course of numerous primary and general elections during that period, Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling has dissected and accurately forecast literally hundreds of races across the country. And with […] The post Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling on what voters are thinking about the nation’s top races appeared first on NC Newsline.
CEO of company that sought to reopen Patrick County hospital indicted on embezzlement charges in Chicago
Sameer Suhail faces six counts of wire fraud, six counts of aiding and abetting embezzlement and two counts of money laundering. The post CEO of company that sought to reopen Patrick County hospital indicted on embezzlement charges in Chicago appeared first on Cardinal News.
As localities deal with education funding shortfalls, Patrick County considers lodging tax increase
A number of localities across Southside have had to come up with additional local money for schools after the state increased its education contribution. The post As localities deal with education funding shortfalls, Patrick County considers lodging tax increase appeared first on Cardinal News.
Nine Mid-Penn Conference field hockey players selected to play in AAU Junior Olympics
Nine Mid-Penn Conference field hockey players have been selected to participate in the AUU Junior Olympics field hockey tournament later this month at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. from July 29 through Aug. 1. Maddie Bell of West Perry, Izzy Hockenberry of Red Land and Mary Olivetti of Mechanicsburg,...
Pactiv Evergreen to divest facilities in North Carolina, Arkansas in $110M cash deal
Brazilian pulp and paper company Suzano is expanding its North America operations with the $110 million cash purchase of two Pactiv Evergreen mills, the companies announced Friday. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, pending antitrust approvals. The mills in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Waynesville, North Carolina,...
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
NC delegate impressed by security at Republican National Convention: 'It's all locked down'
A North Carolina GOP leader said about 300 people from the state went to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention; 50 people from Wake County alone.Delegate Donna Williams and her guest told ABC11 that security was extremely tight at the convention. The convention started just days after the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump."It's all locked down," Williams said."Police are everywhere," said Western Wake Republican Club President Sandy Fortenberry. "Security is very good around here."SEE ALSO | 'Loner' and 'nice': Complex portrait of gunman in Trump assassination attempt emergesThe Secret Service coordinator for the RNC said the agency made...
After Trump Shooting, GOP Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Saying ‘Some Folks Need Killing’ Hits Different
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's declaration that "some folks need killing" hits differently after the failed assassination of Donald Trump. The post After Trump Shooting, GOP Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Saying ‘Some Folks Need Killing’ Hits Different appeared first on NewsOne.
Weather Permitting: Another round of potentially heavy rain in the forecast
It's been a miserable month for heat in the Cape Fear region. Fayetteville has set two daily high records (both above 100) and four "high-low" marks so far this month. Monday will see another flirtation with 100 degrees, and then — finally — the oppressive heat begins to ease.
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