HB 918 – Expedite Permanency/DHHS Report/SNAP/TANF

HB 918 - Expedite Permanency/DHHS Report/SNAP/TANF Primary Sponsors: Rep. Steve Jarvis…

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SB 730 – No Patient Left Alone Act

SB 730 - No Patient Left Alone Act Primary Sponsors: Sen. Warren Daniel (R-Avery), Sen. Jim Perry…

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HB 594 – Temp Open Gyms/Health Clubs/Fitness Centers

HB 594 - Temp Open Gyms/Health Clubs/Fitness Centers Primary Sponsor: Sen. Rick Gunn (R-Alamance)…

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SB 805 – First Responders Worker’s Compensation and DHHS Funding

SB 805 - Enhance First Responder's WC and Benefits Primary Sponsors: Sen. Harry Brown (R-Onslow),…

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KIPL Power Hour: Keeping Your Practice Afloat in Challenging Times (6/19/2020)

North Carolina physician owners and practice managers share lessons they have learned so far…

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Political Pulse for June 19, 2020

NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, Sue Ann Forrest, MPA, reveals that the end of session feels…

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HB 1053/ SB 717 Military Occupational Licensure/Audiology Compact

HB 1053/ SB 717 Military Occupational Licensure/Compact Primary House Sponsor: Rep. Craig Horn…

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SB 708 – CPS Intake Screening/PED Recommendations

SB 708 - CPS Intake Screening/PED Recommendations Primary Sponsors: Sen. Chuck Edwards…

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SB 848 – COVID-19 Economic Recovery Grants

SB 848 - COVID-19 Economic Recovery Grants Primary Sponsors: Sen. Paul Newton (R-Cabarrus), Sen.…

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HB 902 – Temp Open Clubs & Similar Outdoor Establishments

HB 902 - Temp Open Clubs & Similar Outdoor Establishments Primary Sponsors: Rep. Holly Grange…

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HB 1105 – COVID/Supplementary GREAT Grant Period

HB 1105 - COVID/Supplementary GREAT Grant Period Primary Sponsors: Rep. Dean Arp (R-Union), Rep.…

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HB 1050 – PED/Low Performing School Districts

HB 1050 - PED/Low Performing School Districts Primary Sponsors: Rep. Craig Horn (R-Union), Rep.…

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House Health Committee – COVID-19 Update

The NCGA House Health Committee met on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. NCDHHS Secretary, Dr. Mandy Cohen…

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SB 803 – Capital Appropriation – Repairs and Renovations

SB 803 - Capital Appropriation - Repairs and Renovations Primary Sponsors: Sen. Harry Brown…

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KIPL Power Hour: Future Clinician Leaders – A Conversation with Students (6/12/2020)

Future Clinician Leaders: A Conversation with Students on the Impact of COVID-19 on Their…

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KIPL Power Hour: Race and Health Equity (6/5/2020)

The events of the last few weeks have focused the nation’s attention on issues of racism and the…

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Political Pulse for June 12, 2020

It was another busy week at the NC General Assembly. NCMS Director of Legislative Relations Sue Ann…

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HB 1169 – Bipartisan Elections Act of 2020

HB 1169 - Bipartisan Elections Act of 2020 Primary Sponsors: Rep. Holly Grange (R-New Hanover),…

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HB 463 – Education in Prisons

HB 463 - Education in Prisons Primary Sponsors: Rep. David Rogers (R-Burke), Rep. Mark Brody…

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HB 536/SB 592 – Temporary Outdoor Restaurants for Outdoor Seating

HB 536/SB 592 - Temporary Outdoor Restaurants for Outdoor Seating Summary This bill would authorize…

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NCGA House Health Committee

The NCGA House Health Committee met on Wednesday, June 10, 2o20, at 10:00am. NCDHHS Secretary, Dr.…

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Executive Order 145 – Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Task Force

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 145 to establish the North…

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HB 1079/SB 718 – Sales Tax Changes

HB 1079/SB 718 - Various Sales Tax Changes House Primary Sponsors: Rep. Julia Howard (R-Davie),…

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SB 476 – School Based Mental Health

SB 476 - School Based Mental Health Primary Sponsors: Sen. Rick Horner (R-Nash), Sen. Jerry Tillman…

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NCGA Program Evaluation Committee – Housing and NC FAST

The Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Committee met on Monday, June 8, 2020. North Carolina…

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NCMS Political Pulse for June 5, 2020

Another busy week at the NC General Assembly as legislators continue the process of working through…

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SB 836 – State Operations/Increase Federal Funds Use

SB 836 - State Operations/Increase Federal Funds Use Primary Sponsors: Sen. Harry Brown (R-Onslow),…

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HB 1187 – Raise the Age Funding

HB 1187 - Raise the Age Funding Primary Sponsors: Rep. Jason Saine (R-Lincoln), Rep. Donny Lambeth…

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HB 1229 – Unemployment Program

HB 1229 - Unemployment Program/ ABAWD Time Waivers Primary Sponsors: Rep. Julia Howard (R-Davie),…

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HB 678 – Health Care Flexibility Act

HB 678 - Health Care Flexibility Act Summary This bill would grant authority to the Secretary of…

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KIPL Power Hour: Diabetes Prevention (5/29/2020)

More than 84 million Americans or 1 in 3 adults, has prediabetes and the majority of them don’t…

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KIPL Power Hour: New Human Resource Challenges Arising during COVID-19 and How to Address Them (5/22/2020)

The COVID-19 pandemic has and continues to impact nearly every aspect of life as we know it. For…

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NCMS Political Pulse for May 29, 2020

The legislative session is in full swing with lots of committee meetings and bills under…

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