Lawmakers pass bill loosening child care regulations in effort to expand access — but without adding new funding.

Officials say proposed changes would set off a trigger law, potentially ending coverage for hundreds of thousands of people in the state.

With no state budget in sight before July 1, state senators passed a narrower spending bill — but it would need approval from ...

The spending plan would also direct some dollars to Medicaid, but less than what the state health department asked for.

EMS leaders say they resort to wage and tax refund seizures because insurers often underpay, giving them no choice but to ...

Obamacare plan subsidies expire next year, and millions low- and middle-income families could lose affordable health insurance.

As the Justice Department slashes funding to programs across the U.S., the planned Wilkes County recovery court was halted before it started.

The $65 million PATH NC system will allow social workers to get data on what’s happening for NC’s most vulnerable kids.

Proposed language would recognize two sexes in North Carolina’s rules and public policies, echoing President Donald Trump’s executive order.

One woman found peace in the kitchen again — but the shelter that helped her is at risk of losing its funding.

By Anne Blythe. A legislative proposal put forward by the state Senate that would open the door for hedge funds and private equity firms to acquire, open and operate dental practices not run by ...