NC’s new Medicaid ‘compromise’ comes at a cruel and frightful cost

By: Rob Schofield

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 867

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

It’s understandable that North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein decided to host a signing ceremony last week that featured a smattering of legislative Republicans when he approved new “compromise” legislation to extend funding for the state’s Medicaid health insurance program. After having enjoyed precious few policy wins and endured 16 months of relentless and frequently dishonest attacks from the legislature’s GOP majorities since taking office, any chance to declare a victory of sorts and conduct …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us