Details To Finish North Carolina Medicaid Overhaul Expected
Top Department of Health and Human Services officials are expected to tell an oversight committee today about their pathway to complete Medicaid's overhaul in the next few years.
Lawmakers and Gov. Pat McCrory agreed in September to replace Medicaid's current fee-for-service system with one in which the state contracts with commercial managed-care companies, local hospitals or doctor networks. Legislators set parameters but otherwise told DHHS to recommend by March 1 what else should be done.
McCrory Prefers Waiting On Bathroom Rule Until April Session
Gov. Pat McCrory says he'd prefer the General Assembly take up legislation addressing Charlotte's city ordinance involving transgender people and bathroom use when lawmakers reconvene their regular session April 25.
McCrory's comments Monday come as House Speaker Tim Moore asked fellow Republican colleagues last week whether they wanted a special session to consider legislation before then. The Charlotte City Council ordinance beginning April 1 allows transgender people to choose public restrooms corresponding to their gender identity.
New Sales Taxes On Car Repairs, Other Services Take Effect
New sales taxes on car repairs and other services take effect today as part of Republican efforts to reduce North Carolina's reliance on income tax in favor of taxes based on consumer transactions.
Starting today, the sales taxes will be charged on labor for a number of services by retailers ranging from installing cabinets and flooring to repairing jewelry and shoes. Previously, such businesses generally charged tax on parts but not on labor.
North Carolina Developing Plan For African-American Monument
A proposal to add a statue recognizing African-Americans to North Carolina's Capitol grounds takes another step forward this week with the first public hearing seeking ideas for the monument's design.
The first of four hearings will be held this evening at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro.
Ku Klux Klan Fliers Left In Greensboro Driveways
Some Greensboro residents have found fliers from the Ku Klux Klan in their driveways.
The fliers were left along Larson Street and Four Seasons Boulevard.
The News and Record of Greensboro reports the fliers referenced the Loyal Knights Of The Ku Klux Klan, a faction based in Pelham, with ties to Rockingham County. They contained disparaging messages aimed at civil rights leaders, the FBI and Congress.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.