North Carolina state government agency responsible for health, safety and well-being
Note: This is the fifth in a series of research briefs discussing rational basis review, a judicial doctrine that shields economic regulations from constitutional challenges. Over the course of the last…
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBE) approved rules for removing non-citizens from voter rolls on a 3-2 party-line vote in April. Part of that process involves matching voter…
A provision in last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” mandates that beginning in 2028, the maximum provider tax rate states are allowed to charge will be reduced from 6…
Note: This is the first in a series of research briefs discussing rational basis review, a judicial doctrine that is currently being used to shield state laws permanently from constitutional…
Hundreds of millions of dollars unaccounted for, department hasn’t filed report of funds on time since 2017 A “mini budget” bill passed this summer included the creation of the “Division…
Stein is putting care for North Carolina’s most needy at risk in a cynical ploy to score political points. We shouldn’t let him get away with it.
Introduction Government needs to be open and accountable to taxpayers. Many of the tools needed to achieve that goal also help government employees succeed in their jobs. Traditionally, the state…
Introduction North Carolina’s compulsory attendance law allows parents and guardians to enroll their children in school as early as age five. Before their children reach that age, parents and guardians…
Introduction Medicaid is a program funded jointly by the state and federal governments. Its core functions include paying medical providers for health care services rendered to society’s most vulnerable: the…
Introduction Overregulation of the health care profession deteriorates the physician/patient relationship and is pushing some doctors to opt out of insurance contracts so they can spend more time with their…
On August 1, 2024, North Carolina Medicaid launched coverage for glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1s) drugs for weight loss despite the State Health Plan (SHP) ending coverage on April 1, 2024.
Expanding Medicaid in North Carolina was a big mistake, and the harshest consequences will be felt by the state's neediest population.