“No matter where you live in North Carolina, you should be able to access affordable health care and medications. This bill increases accountability and protects community pharmacies from Pharmacy Benefit Managers’ unfair business practices that make prescription drugs more expensive for patients. It will help independent pharmacies promote access to health care, particularly in rural areas. And critically, it will lower the amount consumers pay at the pharmacy counter by making sure discounts are passed on to them.” 

“This bill will strengthen North Carolina's Medicaid program by providing coverage for women who have just given birth for 12 months, making telehealth services more accessible, and launching a new statewide Medicaid health plan for children and young adults served by the child welfare system. 

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein provided updates on recent flooding in central North Carolina and urged North Carolinians to stay safe and be aware of ongoing flooding and road closures in their areas. 

Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the U.S. House’s passage of the Senate reconciliation bill: 

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein urged North Carolina’s US House delegation to vote against the Senate budget reconciliation bill.

This summer’s record heat and soaring utility bills has shown that we need to focus on lowering electricity costs for working families -- not raising them. And as our state continues to grow, we need to diversify our energy portfolio so that we are not overly reliant on natural gas and its volatile fuel markets.

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein signed 15 bills into law.  

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following appointments to the District Court: 

Following Meetings Involving Educators, Providers, Parents, Industry Leaders, and Legislators, Report Outlines Six Recommendations to Tackle Crisis that Costs North Carolina $5.65 Billion in Lost Economic Activity Each Year 

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein signed three bills and vetoed one bill.