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Momnibus bill
Coverage of Momnibus bill in the Nexus archive.
- Supporters say state action can reduce pregnancy-related deaths of Black women in NC
Supporters in North Carolina are advocating for state legislation and grant programs to reduce pregnancy-related deaths among Black women, citing a maternal mortality rate three times higher than for white women. The proposed measures include implicit bias training for healthcare professionals and expanding access to care, though legislative efforts face political hurdles. Most pregnancy-related deaths are deemed preventable with existing policies and funding.