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NC Democrats to watch next year as GOP says it expects to have 'working supermajority'


Published on 2024-12-10 10:00:39 - Raleigh News & Observer
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  • Republicans will again have to try to bridge a one-vote gap to enact bills that could be vetoed by incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.

The article from The News & Observer discusses the ongoing debate over the expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina. Despite a bipartisan agreement reached in March to expand Medicaid, which would provide health insurance to hundreds of thousands of low-income adults, the expansion has not yet been implemented due to disagreements on the state budget. Key points include the potential benefits of Medicaid expansion, such as covering an estimated 600,000 uninsured adults, reducing uncompensated care costs for hospitals, and bringing in significant federal funding. However, the expansion is tied to the state budget, which has not been finalized due to disputes over tax cuts and other spending priorities between the Republican-led legislature and Democratic Governor Roy Cooper. The article highlights the frustration among advocates and some legislators as the delay continues, with no clear resolution in sight, impacting healthcare access for many North Carolinians.

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