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Governor Stein Hosts Roundtable Focused on Protecting North Carolinians from Federal Cuts to Medicaid

Today Governor Stein joined Medicaid beneficiaries, health providers, and county commissioners in Fayetteville to prepare for impending federal Medicaid cuts caused by H.R. 1. More than 250,000 North Carolinians are at risk of losing health care coverage because of these cuts, which will raise costs for all North Carolina taxpayers.

ICYMI: In New Op-Ed, Governor Stein Warns “Everyone Will Pay the Price” for Federal Medicaid Cuts

Yesterday The News & Observer published an

Governor Stein, NCDHHS Announce More Than $17 Million Investment in Mental Health Services Through North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program

Today Governor Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced more than $17 million for investments to improve mental health services through North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program. 

Governor Stein Launches $20 Million Fund to Increase Access to Care in Rural North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Information Technology today announced the launch of the

 Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Aviation Excellence at NCDOT eLIFT-NC Showcase

Today Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Department of Transportation at the eLIFT-NC Showcase to celebrate North Carolina’s first electric air taxi flights through the

$1.25 Million in NCRHTP Funding Announced to Expand School-Based Health Centers in North Carolina

 Today Governor Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced $1.25 million in federal funding through the

Governor Stein, NCDHHS Announce Funding Opportunity in Child Care Disaster Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby

Today Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina announced the application window will open soon for $20 million to build and expand child care programs in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.

Governor Stein Highlights Work to Keep North Carolinians Fed During Hunger Action Month

Today Governor Josh Stein

Governor Stein Highlights State Budget’s Investment in SUN Bucks Program at Durham Farmers’ Market

Today during National Farmers Market Week, Governor Josh Stein and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited the Durham Farmers’ Market to highlight the SUN Bucks program, which provides nutritious food for more than a million North Carolina children throughout the summer. While private philanthropies have stepped in during past years to help the state cover its share to activate the federal program, this year’s budget includes state funding to operate SUN Bucks in the summer of 2027.  

Governor Stein, NCDHHS Call on CMS to Protect Medicaid for People with Cancer and Severe Illnesses

Today Governor Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services submitted a