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Laws on immigration, masking and more take effect Dec. 1 in NC. Here's what they do.

The article from The Charlotte 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 General Assembly and Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, the expansion has not yet been implemented. The delay stems from disagreements on how to fund the state's share of Medicaid costs, with some legislators pushing for a new tax on hospitals, while others, including Governor Cooper, oppose this idea. The expansion would provide health insurance to approximately 600,000 low-income adults, but the state's budget, which includes Medicaid expansion, remains unresolved as the legislative session continues. This situation has left many in limbo, with advocates and healthcare providers expressing frustration over the delay in providing healthcare to those in need.

Read the Full Charlotte Observer Article at:
[ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article296357134.html ]