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 Governor Josh Stein issued an executive order Thursday that he believes will further protect reproductive health care access across the state. The order directs cabinet agencies to protect women’s medical privacy,

Gov. Phil Murphy laid out his set of priorities before he leaves the New Jersey State House next year, including initiatives on housing and education.