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Benton Sawrey
Coverage of Benton Sawrey in the Nexus archive.
North Carolina Senateorganization1Dave Boliekperson1House Bill 834topic1House Bill 958topic1Warren Danielperson1Joyce Waddellperson1Val Applewhiteperson1North Carolinaplace1House Bill 34topic1applied behavioral analysis therapytopic1Medicaidtopic1David Laxtonperson1Autism Society of North Carolinaorganization1Autism Speaksorganization1
- NC Senate approves controversial elections bill along party lines
The North Carolina Senate passed two elections bills, with House Bill 958 drawing controversy for provisions like reducing early voting periods and requiring post-election audits. The bills passed along party lines, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing, citing election security versus a 'power grab.'
- NC lawmakers seek tighter rules for autism therapy in push to eliminate Medicaid fraud
North Carolina legislators aim to reduce Medicaid fraud and control rising costs of autism therapy (ABA) by introducing stricter provider requirements through a revised House Bill 34. The bill seeks to close networks for ABA services, ensuring local providers meet credentials and compliance standards, though concerns about access to care remain.