Oct. 2, 2025

A battle over healthcare at the state and federal level

A battle over healthcare at the state and federal level
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A battle over healthcare at the state and federal level

On October 1, the federal government officially shut down. A big reason behind the shutdown is disputes of healthcare subsidies. Healthcare spending is also the focus of a budget fight here in North Carolina. WRAL State Government reporter tells us why it's a key focus and how both political fights may impact North Carolinians.