The North Carolina General Assembly has largely completed its planned agenda for 2024, but some significant issues remain unresolved. One of the most pressing is maternal health, a longstanding problem in North Carolina, particularly affecting mothers of color.
Senator Natalie Murdock of Durham and Chatham Counties has been advocating for increased funding to address this issue. Despite her efforts, Republican leaders have repeatedly blocked her proposals. Murdock remains determined to push for solutions and continues to voice concerns about the controversial funding directed towards crisis pregnancy centers by GOP lawmakers.
In our recent interview with Murdock, we discussed alarming statistics on maternal health and mortality in North Carolina. Murdock also shared her ongoing attempts to persuade Republican leaders to consider the Momnibus Act, a bill aimed at addressing these challenges.
In the second part of our conversation, we explored the political landscape. Murdock noted a surge in enthusiasm among North Carolina Democrats and Independents following President Joe Biden’s decision to step down and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. While this change is energizing many, Murdock emphasized that the outcome of the fall election will likely hinge on which side can effectively mobilize voters in the coming weeks.
