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Investment of $1.3M in budget proposal leverages federal funding

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(The Center Square) – North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has proposed spending more than $1.3 million over the next two years to improve health care in the state.

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Investment of $1.3M in budget proposal leverages federal funding

(The Center Square) – North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has proposed spending more than $1.3 million over the next two years to improve health care in the state.

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Cardinal & Pine

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Thousands painstakingly wait for disability services in NC. Will this be the year they’re seen?

Governor Josh Stein recently released his proposed state budget, and for thousands of North Carolina families caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), it represents a step forward. His proposal balances fiscal responsibility and meaningful investment in vulnerable communities, all without raising taxes. The budget includes more than $37 million to expand access to the Innovations Waiver, a Medicaid program …

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North Carolina Health News

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With Medicaid in Washington’s crosshairs, North Carolinians rally against federal cuts

By Jaymie Baxley Addressing a crowded ballroom at a Raleigh hotel last Wednesday, Gov. Josh Stein said he is “gravely concerned” about congressional Republicans’ plans to slash federal funding for Medicaid. “These proposals would take away people’s access to health care, destabilize rural hospitals and challenge the bipartisan progress we have made here in North Carolina,” said Stein, who noted that more than 3 million North Carolina residents …

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kiowacountypress.net

Cuts to Medicaid would affect one in five Coloradans

Cuts to Medicaid would affect one in five Coloradans kcpnews2 Mon, 03/31/2025 - 05:00 Image (Colorado News Connection) Click play to listen to this article. Audio file To pay for the priorities of President Donald Trump's administration, like mass deportations and tax cuts, Republicans in Congress are considering cuts to a host of programs supporting people living paycheck to paycheck.Potential cuts include $880 billion to Medicaid over the n…

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WPLN — Nashville Public Radio

Vanderbilt University Medical Center will cut at least $250M as federal government slashes health spending

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is making at least $250 million in budget cuts for the coming year. CEO Jeff Balser informed his staff about the reductions in a video this week. The transcript says the cuts are happening because of “actions being taken in D.C.” It doesn’t mention specific policies or any federal officials by name. However, the announcement comes amid major disruptions to federal health agencies, public health funding and me…

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Carolina Forward

Let’s Protect North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion - Carolina Forward

North Carolina is justifiably proud of passing Medicaid expansion, which recently extended health coverage to 628,000 additional NC residents after a decade-long legislative battle. Today, Medicaid covers nearly 1 in 4 North Carolinians (3.1 million people) and supports 3 in 10 North Carolinians with disabilities (287,000 people). Additionally, it improves coverage for seniors by covering... The post Let’s Protect North Carolina’s Medicaid Expan…

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