NC Budget Deadlock: Medicaid, Salaries at Risk

North Carolinas state budget crisis deepens as lawmakers fail to agree on a plan, leaving the state operating on last years funding. Governor Josh Stein calls for a special session to address the issue, particularly focusing on Medicaid funding. The House and Senate disagree on how to fund Medicaid, with the House proposing $190 million from reserve funds and the Senate having different ideas. The lack of a budget also means salary freezes for educators and potential tuition increases for universities. Thousands of state jobs remain vacant, and funding for a childrens hospital is on hold. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.