If you work on health care policy at the General Assembly, whether as a legislator or lobbyist, there's a good chance you've spoken to health care reporter Rose Hoban, the founder of NC Health News.  

However, you probably didn't know she started her career in architecture, and lived and worked in Micronesia, where she was inspired to pursue a career in health care.  Rose talks about her adventurous "origin story", including her decision to become a journalist and how it led her to North Carolina in 2005.  

Plus, Skye and Brian cover the budget progress made by the House and Senate leadership, casinos update, campaign finance reports released, a big endorsement, Dan Bishop is in for AG, #NCGA schedule next week, #TOTW, and more.  

 The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, and the NC Pork Council.