Gov. Stein says the executive order directs cabinet agencies to safeguard medical privacy, ensures women get accurate pregnancy information, and protects doctors providing legal reproductive care.

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

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,