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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has requested a special legislative session to address a Medicaid funding shortfall.

Republican legislative leaders have refused the request, calling it a "political stunt" and stating they will not convene until the new year.

The state is one of two without a budget, which has frozen pay for teachers and state employees.

Disagreements between the state House and Senate Republicans are a key factor in the budget and funding delays.

Over 3 million North Carolina residents on Medicaid are at risk of losing healthcare coverage due to the funding impasse.

Democrats and some in the media have gotten their panties in a wad over the legislature’s refusal to call a special session in response to Gov. Josh Stein’s request.

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