Crippling medical debt, and litigation, in report from Duke, state treasurer
(The Center Square) – A 70-year-old North Carolina couple was billed more than $91,000 for a heart surgery that ballooned to $192,384 with interest charged by Atrium Health. They now expect to work the rest […]
The Law for Defending Yourself in Public in North Carolina
In the United States, the common law principle known as the "castle doctrine" allows individuals to use deadly force, if reasonable, to protect themselves...
Election legislation one step away from House floor vote
(The Center Square) – Legislation to reform the state’s election laws on Tuesday advanced through its first House committee since approval in the Senate...
Analysis: Average increase request 6% in 2024 marketplace
(The Center Square) – A review of Affordable Care Act marketplace insurers’ rate filings is providing an early peak at health insurance costs for...
Clean Power Plan 2.0 criticized by senators seeking withdrawal
(The Center Square) – If the Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t withdraw its Clean Power Plan 2.0, “our country will face a crisis in electricity...