State officials warn of staffing, funding and technology hurdles as counties brace for added burden of Medicaid eligibility checks.

Pediatricians often have little time to do a lot of tasks, so when vaccine discussions don't happen, the vaccinations often don't happen either.

Advocates have pushed for the detention center to reopen since it closed in 2022, but staffing challenges remain the main barrier.

The state vaccination schedule includes required and recommended shots no longer part of federal guidelines after CDC revamp.

Proposed changes to the federal definition of “waters of the United States” could strip protections from millions of wetlands.

NC lawmakers weigh SNAP federal cuts and unfunded mandates, as counties face higher costs and rural communities risk losing food assistance.