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Under the Dome: Riggs wins in final recount of Supreme Court race, but challenges remain


Published on 2024-12-11 06:00:40 - Charlotte Observer
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  • The final count of votes in the race on Tuesday upheld Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs 's victory, reports Kyle Ingram. That means Griffin's protests, which the North Carolina Democratic Party has challenged in federal court, may be his only avail. If they're accepted, it could change the race's outcome.

The article from The Charlotte Observer discusses the ongoing debate over the expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina, which has been a contentious issue for years. Despite a bipartisan agreement in March to expand Medicaid, the expansion is contingent on the passage of a state budget, which has not yet been finalized. Key points include the potential benefits of Medicaid expansion, such as providing health insurance to approximately 600,000 low-income adults, reducing uncompensated care costs for hospitals, and bringing in significant federal funding. However, disagreements between the Republican-led legislature and Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, particularly over issues like tax cuts and education funding, have stalled the budget process. The article also mentions that while there is broad support for expansion, including from some Republicans, the political dynamics and budget negotiations continue to delay its implementation.

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