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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 33 MIN

Mental Health Reform Push; NC Population Booms; $3B Health Case at Court

from The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT · host WBT

A new report is calling for reforms to North Carolina’s involuntary commitment and mental health treatment system, citing gaps in care and rising demand for services. Meanwhile, a study shows the state continues to grow rapidly, with a new resident moving to North Carolina every seven minutes, adding pressure to housing, infrastructure, and services. In legal news, the North Carolina Supreme Court is taking up a $3 billion dispute over retiree health benefits, a case with major implications for taxpayers and state employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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