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Gov. Stein signs $34.4B NC budget into law: 'Real wins'
July 10, 2026
Article published by abc11.com
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Gov. Josh Stein signed North Carolina's $34.4 billion state budget into law, approving a spending plan that includes pay raises for public employees, additional Hurricane Helene recovery funding and support for Medicaid, while a…
Police chief works to bridge gap between his force and growing autism community
June 08, 2026
Article published by Spectrum News 1
RALEIGH, N.C. — Everyday first responders answer a variety of different calls, from health emergencies to life-and-death situations.
They’re forced to make split-second decisions, relying on their training to keep themselves and others safe.
And at a time whe…
Bryan Dooley: Why investing in independence is a win
May 10, 2026
May 10, 2026: Article Published in Greensboro News and Record
I’m often asked what it’s like to navigate the world with a disability — in my case, cerebral palsy. My usual answer is a joke: I showed up two months early because I was eager to get a head start on life.
That line usuall…
NC’s budget negotiations are moving, but dragging. Where talks stand
May 08, 2026
May 8, 2026: Article Published in The News & Observer
By Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan
While optimism still exists, top Republican leaders haven’t moved forward with a budget compromise, now three weeks into the North Carolina General Assembly’s short session. Republican Senate leader Phil Be…
‘There’s a quiet crisis’: NC families, advocates plead for greater disability services investment
May 07, 2026
May 7, 2026: Article Published in NC Health News
by Ashley Fredde
Kay McMillan is a young woman in her early 30s who graduated summa cum laude at NC State and now runs her own nonprofit combining her two passions — disability rights and teaching youth leadership skills. She lives in a…