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A large group of child care advocates and providers hold signs and pose for a photo at a town hall advocating for funding.

State Health Policy

N.C. House passed bill that funds child care centers for three months

by Grace Vitaglione November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

By Grace Vitaglione Updated 6:46 p.m. Nov. 20 The N.C. Senate passed the bill Nov. 20. Members of the public in the gallery watching the proceedings hissed as Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Spruce Pine) read out provisions of the bill and applauded Democratic speakers, which prompted rebukes from legislative leadership. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who presided […]

A teacher in an early learning or child care classroom with children playing with toys.

State Health Policy

Why does child care feel so expensive now?

by Grace Vitaglione October 14, 2024October 13, 2024

A lawmaker in a gray suit speaks to reporters about the Medicaid rebase on the Senate floor.

State Health Policy

Legislature approves Medicaid money — but not what DHHS says is needed

by Grace Vitaglione September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Senate leader Phil Berger speaks to reporters about the budget proposals. Both include temporary funding for child care.

State Health Policy

N.C. Senate budget would fund child care centers for nine months

by Grace Vitaglione June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

Shows two white men in suits and ties speaking behind a small podium about the state budget.

State Health Policy

State budget deal finally comes together, creates path for Medicaid expansion

by Jaymie Baxley and Rose Hoban September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

shows a man standing in front of a group of reporters who have microphone and cameras. he was talking about mental health and telehealth

U.S. Senator Tillis heads to Raleigh with a mental health care agenda

by Taylor Knopf July 6, 2023July 26, 2023