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Cabarrus leaders accuse NC treasurer of getting 'political.' It's just math, he says


Published on 2024-11-25 12:41:41 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • I think that this was a political game, just quite honestly," said Cabarrus County Commissioners Chair Steve Morris.

The article from The News & Observer discusses the ongoing debate over the expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina, which has been a contentious issue for years. Despite a bipartisan agreement reached in March between the Republican-led legislature and Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, the expansion has not yet been implemented due to disagreements over the state budget. The expansion would provide health insurance to approximately 600,000 low-income adults. Key points include the potential economic benefits like job creation and hospital support, as well as the political implications, with some Republicans still opposing the expansion due to concerns over costs and federal funding reliability. Governor Cooper has been pushing for a standalone bill to enact the expansion without further delays, highlighting the urgency due to the health and economic needs of the state's residents. However, as of the latest updates, the expansion remains in limbo, caught in broader budget negotiations.

Read the Full Raleigh News & Observer Article at [ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article295937329.html ]