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Rep. Allen Chesser

Coverage of Rep. Allen Chesser in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 4 · 22:35 UTCMost recent: Jul 2 · 23:17 UTC
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Dominique Moodyperson2Dominique Moody Safety Acttopic1WBTVorganization1General Assemblyorganization1Mecklenburg Countyplace1Carla Cunninghamperson1Josh Steinperson1Senate Bill 1018topic1Breakthrough Therapies research grant fundtopic1psilocybintopic1MDMAtopic1post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)topic1depressiontopic1Bob Brinsonperson1Sophia Chitlikperson1Food and Drug Administration (FDA)organization1Donald Trumpperson1Lisa Tucker Cauleyperson1Mecklenburg County Department of Social Servicesorganization1NC Department of Health and Human Servicesorganization1
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  • POLITICSJul 2 · 23:17 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Charlotte child’s death leads to legislation a step away from being law

    The Dominique Moody Safety Act, aimed at improving child welfare oversight, passed both chambers of North Carolina's General Assembly as part of a budget vote. The legislation follows the December 2025 death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody, whose case revealed thirteen prior child protective services reports and failures to remove her from harmful home conditions.

  • HEALTHJun 16 · 21:30 UTCNC NEWSLINE
    NC lawmakers seek $5 million to study psychedelic medicines

    North Carolina lawmakers propose Senate Bill 1018 to allocate $5.4 million for researching psychedelic medicines like psilocybin and MDMA to treat PTSD and depression in veterans, first responders, and trauma-impacted populations. The bill has bipartisan support and aligns with a federal executive order to fast-track FDA review of psychedelic therapies.

  • POLITICSJun 4 · 22:35 UTCNC NEWSLINE
    NC lawmakers hammer state, county officials following ‘horrific’ abuse death of six-year-old

    Six-year-old Dominique Moody died in December 2025 after years of abuse and starvation in Charlotte, with her legal guardian and caregivers charged with abuse and murder. North Carolina lawmakers criticized Mecklenburg County's child welfare system for 13 reported abuse cases and systemic failures, including a caseworker's recommendation to remove her being overruled. A review of 58 cases found widespread issues, including insufficient intake questioning and failure to notify law enforcement in abuse cases.

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