NC approves ACA premium hikes up to 36%, leaving many to face ‘sticker shock.’ Over 1 million marketplace enrollees face higher pre-subsidy costs in 2026. Loss of enhanced federal subsidies could push premiums much higher. (Via @lucianaperezu.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

Legal cannabis products are sold near schools. Should NC ban sales to those under 21? Lawmakers are considering new rules on the sale of hemp & hemp-derived products in 'The Protect Children from Cannabis Act.' (Via @lucianaperezu.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #nced #ncpol #ncga

US House budget blueprint may gut NC’s Medicaid expansion and cost billions. It includes about $880 billion in cuts over a decade to the areas overseen by the House cmte responsible for Medicaid and other health programs. (Via @lucianaperezu.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

Start your week in #ncpol with our @thenewsobserver.bsky.social Under the Dome podcast: Trump inauguration, presidential trivia and NC’s new treasurer With @lucianaperezu.bsky.social and Avi Bajpai. Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Premiums must rise at least $20 for State Health Plan members, new NC treasurer says. Due to $507 million deficit, Treasurer Brad Briner says “we will unfortunately have to raise premiums” for the 1st time in 9 years (Via @lucianaperezu.bsky.social) #nced #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

New: Records show some UNC trustees regularly ask for, and receive, updates about applicants’ status on the waitlist and other admissions issues. Are they influencing decisions? Or is it a symptom of their concerns about the process? www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

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Top official is out at agency responsible for rebuilding after Eastern NC hurricanes. The change comes as NCORR has faced heavy criticism for its hurricane response. (Via @lucianaperezu.bsky.social & @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social) #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

NC’s new disaster recovery bill has a lot more than just relief. Here’s what’s in it. It includes $227 million in Helene relief, $37 million in childcare stabilization grants & changes weakening authority of governor, AG & state supt. #nced #ncpol #ncga www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

It's going to be another long day in the General Assembly. NC Senate has recessed until 2 pm before they get to voting on SB382 & the HB10 override. #nced #ncpol #ncga