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How NC lawmakers spent $1.6 billion on Medicaid signing bonus
When North Carolina agreed to expand Medicaid this year, part of the reason Republican lawmakers said yes was the special sweetener it came with from the federal government. A signing bonus of 1.6 billion dollars with no strings attached - lawmakers could spend it on whatever they wanted.
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When North Carolina agreed to expand Medicaid this year, part of the reason Republican lawmakers said yes was the special sweetener it came with from the federal government. A signing bonus of 1.6 billion dollars with no strings attached - lawmakers could spend it on whatever they wanted.
Reporter : Laura LesliePhotographer : Josie Zimmer
Web Editor : Ryan Bisesi
Posted 2023-11-14T17:25:00-0500 - Updated 2023-11-14T17:28:17-0500