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A lawsuit filed Aug. 10 charges HCA Healthcare with using a monopoly on the local health care industry to charge high rates while quality declines.

A lawsuit filed Aug. 10 charges HCA Healthcare with using a monopoly on the local health care industry to charge high rates while quality declines.

Attorney General Josh Stein on North Carolina’s share of opioid settlement Elly Cosgrove © Provided by Wilmington WECT North Carolinas share of the settlement is $750 million WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As the country sees a record number of overdose deaths, there is one bright spot in the ongoing opioid crisis. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced a $26 billion agreement with several major opioid distributors on Wednesday. Stein led the negotiations along wit...

For Immediate Release: Friday, June 11, 2021 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today filed a brief with the U.S.

THE QUESTION: Did North Carolina see a rise in price gouging complaints during the Colonial Pipeline shutdown? ANSWER: Yes, North Carolina did see a rise in price gouging complaints during the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown. SOURCES: The North Carolina Attorney General, Josh Stein Governor Roy Coopers Office Contact Meghan Bragg at mbragg@wcnc.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. WHAT WE FOUND: On May 10, the Governor signed an...

Updated: 4:57 PM EDT May 17, 2021 Watch the full story tonight on WFMY News 2 at 11. Michael Marrs has lived in Mocksville for about as long as he can remember. Like most people, he trusts someone when they tell him something. So, when he got a phone call one day, he heard something alarming on the other end. The caller claimed they were with the Social Security Administration. He said Marrs’ social security number was tied to a drug ring in Texas, there was a warrant for his ...

Stop Scammy Sammy in his tracks | Attorney General Josh Stein talks about protecting consumers: 2 Wants to Know WFMY News 2 Staff © Provided by WFMY-TV Greensboro Your phone rings and its another robocall or even worse its someone trying to take your hard earned cash.  It seems like scammers are always finding ways to find new victims.  Attorney General Josh Stein joined 2 Wants to know to talk about what the state is doing to fight scams and protect consumers.  HOW CAN I S...

For Immediate Release: Friday, February 26, 2021 Contact: Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve schools’ ability to address cyberbullying and other forms of off-campus bullying that substantially affect students’ education. “When bullies target students, they no longer just do it at school during the day,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “Ou...

N.C. attorney general argues for fair resentencing for low-level crack cocaine offenses North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is urging the Supreme Court to ensure people serving harsh sentences for low-level crack cocaine offenses can seek fair resentencing. (Source: Campaign website) By WBTV Web Staff | February 24, 2021 at 1:05 PM EST - Updated February 24 at 1:05 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is urging the Supreme Court to ensure people s...

Attorney General Josh Stein's top goal is protecting your money. He's doing it with a focus on the many ways scammers are targeting your money.