Rose Hoban, Author at North Carolina Health News

a group of dozens of people in matching white shirts reading, "I'm for second chances"

Criminal justice advocates push lawmakers to change policies to help formerly incarcerated people

by Rachel Crumpler and Rose Hoban May 18, 2023May 22, 2023

By Rachel Crumpler Jessie Thomas is working to become a substance abuse counselor so she can help others who are where she once was. She has completed 74 hours of classes to obtain her peer support certification. Recently, she hit a barrier in her quest for a new career: Thomas is a convicted felon. She […]

Shows a formal chamber with a group of people standing up, holding up signs reading, "Politicians make crappy doctors"

With veto override, 12-week abortion restrictions now law in NC

by Rachel Crumpler and Rose Hoban May 17, 2023May 25, 2023

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The Senate’s proposed $29.8 billion spending plan would revamp NC’s health care landscape

by Rose Hoban May 16, 2023May 25, 2023

A white man signs the veto of SB20 at a podium during a rally for abortion rights

Governor stamps veto on hastily passed new abortion restrictions

by Rachel Crumpler, Anne Blythe and Rose Hoban May 15, 2023May 22, 2023

shows a woman standing holding a microphone in a formal chamber. Many people are turned to listen to her speak about an abortion restriction bill

State Health Policy

NC Senate passes new abortion restrictions on party-line vote

by Rose Hoban and Anne Blythe May 5, 2023May 22, 2023

Shows the floor of the NC House of Representatives with activity at the desks.

Measure limiting abortions after 12 weeks passes NC House along party lines in late-night vote

by Rachel Crumpler and Rose Hoban May 4, 2023May 22, 2023