North Carolina Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Nida Allam in a progressive primary challenge to Rep. Foushee. Allam has been picked up by Justice Democrats, Leaders We Deserve, Sunrise Movement, Indian American Impact and the Working Families Party, and her launch video attacks "lobbyists and billionaires" while vowing to fight "Trump's authoritarianism and corporate greed"; activist David Hogg also publicly backed her and said his group Leaders We Deserve will invest millions to target older Democratic incumbents, after resigning earlier this year as DNC vice chair amid conflicts over that role. Foushee did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and DHHS Sec. Dr. Dev Sangvai said Dec. 10 the state will restore Medicaid reimbursement rates—reversing 3%–10% cuts that began Oct. 1—after court rulings and lawsuits blocked portions of the reductions. The move includes retroactive reimbursements to providers, but a $319 million shortfall remains amid a stalled state budget and failed GOP-led efforts to pass supplemental funding.