The Black Maternal Health Caucus unveiled a package of bills this week that aims to comprehensively improve health outcomes for Black mothers.
Health officials announced the first two presumptive positive cases of the virus in Mecklenburg County on Thursday.
While some companies have stepped up to protect its workers, a Senate bill that would have required employers to give workers paid leave in a public health emergency was blocked.
The declaration has also triggered anti-price gouging laws, which prevents retailers from overcharging in a crisis.
“She made it extremely difficult for these students to get any relief. These schools take the money and run, and the students end up holding the bag with massive debts."
“We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction,” said a World Health Organization official.
The White House has reportedly fielded several phone calls from allies in the energy industry who have not only expressed alarm about oil prices, but also cautioned against supporting a paid sick leave policy for workers.
A dangerous health strategy that leaves the American public far from “safe.”
The Wake County patient is currently in isolation at home and doing well.
Greenhouse gas emissions in the state have already declined by 22% since 2005, but are only projected to decrease by an additional 3% by 2025, unless the state takes more aggressive action.key
