RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 26 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on April 24, 2026:

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NCGOP Supports House Bill 696

House Bill 696 is a welcome measure to increase accountability in North Carolina's Medicaid program:

* Rebase funding

* Implements federal work requirements

* Limit use of self-attestation

* Prevent illegals from receiving benefits