Stein calls for full Medicaid funding during Black maternal health event

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 378

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Josh Stein stood with advocates at the Executive Mansion on Wednesday to mark Black Maternal Health Week, and used the event to call on the General Assembly to close a $319 million Medicaid funding gap when they return to Raleigh next week.

“If we do not fully fund Medicaid soon, health care for millions of North Carolinians could be in jeopardy, and the entire health care system weakens,” Stein said.

The event brought …

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