New transit plan puts Silver Line at risk by capping rail at 40% of sales tax revenues
The original transportation plan calls for roughly 80% of new sales tax revenue to go to rail projects. A new proposal would cap rail's portion to 40%.
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The original transportation plan calls for roughly 80% of new sales tax revenue to go to rail projects. A new proposal would cap rail's portion to 40%.
Advocate Health CEO extended condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of four law enforcement officers who were killed during a shooting in Charlotte.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell gave more insight Tuesday as to why the State Health Plan decided to end coverage of popular weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, as of April 1. During the Council of State meeting, he said the drugs had the potential of costing the SHP $170 million this year for 22,000 people. He said it would be the same cost as a 4% bonus to 253,000 employees and would double the individual premium for everyone else on the state health plan from $25 to $50.
Charlotte Center City Partners has chosen Gene Woods, president and chief executive of Atrium Health, as its 2024 Vision Award honoree.
Gene Woods still loves making jazz, but a European tour will remain on the back burner for awhile as he pushes his healthcare systems into the future.