Posts by Sue Ann Forrest
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Overview of NCMS Members & Member Spouse Candidates
*This candidate list is is not an endorsement. This list is a summary of all physician/PA candidates and physician/PA spouses running for elected office in North Carolina. […]
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HB 1105 – Coronavirus Relief Bill 3.0
HB 1105 – Coronavirus Relief Bill Some key provisions include the following: $25 million – North Carolina Medical Society Foundation to ensure access to medical care for citizens by distributing […]
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House Select Committee on Community Relations, Law Enforcement, and Justice
The House Select Committee on Community Relations, Law Enforcement and Justice held it’s first meeting on September 2, 2020. View the list of legislative members here. View the list of […]
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Governor Releases Budget Adjustments 2020-21
On August 26, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper held a press conference to release his proposed budget adjustments for 2020-21. Some key items include — $175 million for critical public health […]
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House Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Working Group
The NCGA House Select Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Working Group met on August 20, 2020. Coronavirus Relief Fund Availability The Fiscal Research Division provided an overview to the Committee […]
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Joint Legislative Oversight Health and Human Services – COVID-19
The Joint Legislative Oversight Health and Human Services Committee met on August 11, 2020 at 10:00am. COVID-19 Opening Remarks from the Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, informed the Committee […]
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Joint Legislative Oversight Committee – NC Medicaid
The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee met on August 11, 2020 at 1:30pm. The Committee heard reports about Medicaid Transformation, Medicaid enrollment, and Medicaid budgeting. DHHS Secretary Report Dr. Mandy Cohen, […]
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SB 105 – Clarify Emergency Powers
SB 105 – Clarify Emergency Powers Summary This bill would clarify the expiration of a state of emergency and the exercise of certain powers under a state of emergency and […]
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SB 232 – Repeal Death Invest Conf/Masks/Health & Safety
SB 232 – Repeal Death Invest Conf/Masks/Health & Safety Summary This bill would have repealed confidentiality of certain death investigation information in a bill that the governor vetoed. This bill […]
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HB 806 – Open Exercise and Fitness Facilities
HB 806 – Open Exercise and Fitness Facilities Summary This bill would authorize indoor and outdoor exercise fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, and fitness centers to resume operations. These facilities […]
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