North Carolina’s $35M in funding for east Charlotte’s Katie Blessing Center addresses a critical shortage of psychiatric beds. But political donations tied to its backers are drawing scrutiny. ncnewsline.com/2026/07/30/a... @nchealthnews.bsky.social #ncpol

As political giving mounted, lawmakers backed mental health center • NC NewslineSince 2023, the Katie Blessing Center has secured more than $40 million in public money, including $35.2 million from the state. A longtime campaign finance watchdog is asking questions about politica...ncnewsline.com