North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Josh Stein unveiled new measures on Thursday that extend state protections for certain health care providers and patients' reproductive health data just a few days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Gov. Josh Stein’s order protects abortion providers, blocks prosecution efforts and strengthens patient privacy.

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued an executive order Thursday that he believes will further protect reproductive health care access across the state. The order directs

Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) issued an executive order aimed at protecting abortion in the Tar Heel State, just weeks after taking office. Stein, a Democrat, governs over a state that has large GOP majorities in both state houses,

Protecting women's rights, particularly around reproductive freedoms, was a key focus of Stein's 2024 campaign for governor. He positioned himself in stark contrast with the Republican-led state legislature,