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The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT
The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.
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Voter ID Rules Approved; Noncitizen Registrations Probed; CJ Wins 15 Awards
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has approved new photo ID rules that critics argue could increase the risk of legitimate ballots being rejected, a…
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Medicaid Spending Soars; Teen Takeover Crackdown
North Carolina lawmakers are raising concerns as Medicaid spending has grown 93% over the past four years, approaching $42 billion, with House Speaker Destin…
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Cary Audit Uncovers Failures; Dominique Moody Reforms Funded
A new State Auditor’s report details widespread financial oversight failures and questionable spending practices within the Town of Cary, raising fresh…
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Voucher Data Examined; Sports Betting
New data shows North Carolina’s most elite private schools receive relatively little funding through the Opportunity Scholarship Program, challenging…
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Audit Finds Landfill Oversight Gaps; Deannexation Bill Advances; CON Fight Continues
A new state audit has found that nearly 80% of North Carolina’s inactive landfills are not being monitored, raising environmental concerns about…
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DOT Focuses on Helene; School Board Questions Budget
North Carolina transportation officials say the Department of Transportation fared well in the new state budget, with a major focus on continuing Hurricane…
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State Health Plan Changes; NC Again a Top Business State
The State Health Plan has approved premium increases and a new preferred provider structure as officials continue efforts to improve the plan’s long-term…
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Rocky Mount Audit Released; Data Center Tax Break Cut; Court Rules on CMPD Stop
A new audit of Rocky Mount finances found no evidence of double billing but did uncover unpaid utility bills tied to city officials, raising additional…
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Council of State Recap; Emissions Inspections End; Stein Issues Veto
The program recaps this week’s Council of State meeting, including North Carolina surpassing 100,000 new business registrations, updates on the…
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Stein Signs $34B Budget; COVID Bar Lawsuit Update
Governor Josh Stein has signed North Carolina’s $34 billion state budget into law just ahead of the deadline, with the program featuring extensive audio…
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Legislature Adjourns; Stein to Act on Budget
The North Carolina General Assembly has adjourned after approving the state budget, with lawmakers scheduled to return on July 27 to address remaining…
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Lake Lure Rebuilds; Stein Signs New Laws; Trump Accounts
As summer tourism returns to western North Carolina, Lake Lure continues balancing a busy season with the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile…
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$34B Budget Heads to Stein; FEMA Approves Helene Aid
North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a $34 billion state budget, sending the spending plan to Governor Josh Stein for his consideration…
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State Budget Clears First Votes
The first round of legislative votes on North Carolina's new state budget have passed, featuring extensive audio from lawmakers on both sides of the debate…
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State Budget Unveiled; Tax Cuts and Raises; Helene Funding Included
North Carolina lawmakers have unveiled the long-awaited state budget, with the program breaking down its biggest provisions and fiscal priorities. Brian…
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Budget Deal Reached; Duke Reinvests $129M; COVID Lawsuit
North Carolina legislative leaders have reached a long-awaited state budget agreement, with votes planned before the July 4 holiday. Meanwhile, Duke Energy…
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Concealed Carry Stalls; Budd Pushes for Helene Aid; NC Budget
Efforts to override Governor Josh Stein’s veto of North Carolina’s concealed carry legislation remain stalled in the House as Republican leaders…
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Election Bill Faces Pushback; Lumbee Reject Casino; Board Censure
A wide-ranging elections bill has cleared the House Rules Committee but continues to face concerns from some Republicans as well as bipartisan criticism ahead…
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House Overrides Stein Vetoes; Chemours Reaches $450M Settlement
The North Carolina House voted to override several of Governor Josh Stein’s vetoes, including legislation dealing with immigration enforcement and DEI…
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Stanley Cup Visits GA; AI Healthcare Limits Advance, Healthcare news
The Stanley Cup made a special stop at the North Carolina General Assembly as lawmakers welcomed Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour…
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$61M Spent, No Bridge; Stein Signs Key Bills; Supreme Court Showdown Looms
The Charlotte City Council has selected Rob Harrington to serve as the city’s interim mayor, filling a key leadership vacancy in North Carolina’s…
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America 250 Moves Forward; Tax Reappraisals Delayed; MLB Talk Returns to Raleigh
Private sponsors are stepping in after North Carolina officially declined to participate in the America 250 Fair, ensuring some commemorative events tied to…
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Election Bill Stalls; Military Funding; Fertilizer
A sweeping elections bill has stalled in the North Carolina General Assembly following criticism and pushback from lawmakers and outside groups, leaving…
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Dominique Moody Bill Passes; Unemployment Fraud Exposed
The North Carolina House has unanimously approved the Dominique Moody Safety Act, legislation inspired by the tragic death of six-year-old Dominique Moody and…
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DPS Nominee Faces Scrutiny; Elections Bill Advances
Governor Josh Stein’s nominee to lead the Department of Public Safety is facing increased scrutiny from state senators over ethics concerns and questions…
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Budget Delay; JetZero Breaks Ground; Stein Seeks More Helene Aid
Legislative leaders are pushing back the timeline for finalizing North Carolina’s state budget, signaling that negotiations between House and Senate…
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Carolina Journal News Hour | June 15, 2026
General Assembly updates, incentive programs, budget framework and more on Monday's Carolina Journal News Hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Carolina Journal News Hour | June 12, 2026
Updates on Decarlos Brown, Helene relief and funding, rising utility rates and more on the Carolina Journal News HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Property Tax Bill Heads to Stein; Election Rules Debated; Never Residents
North Carolina lawmakers have sent a bill delaying certain property tax reappraisals to Governor Stein's desk, continuing a broader debate over property tax…
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Decarlos Brown Incompetent; Stevens Resigns; Cities Face Financial Strain
State Rep. Sarah Stevens is stepping down from the North Carolina House to focus on her campaign for the state Supreme Court, creating another opening in the…
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DSS Faces Criminal Review; State Health Plan Changes
North Carolina lawmakers are asking the Mecklenburg County District Attorney to review whether criminal charges may be warranted against DSS officials…
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Autism Therapy Under Scrutiny; Open Enrollment Returns
Questions are growing about autism therapy providers in North Carolina following a New York Times report that raised concerns about practices at some clinics…
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Dominique Moody Hearing
Testimony from a lengthy NC House Oversight Committee hearing examining the death of six-year-old Dominique Moody. Lawmakers questioned state and county…
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Public Safety Bills Advance; AI Rules Debated
North Carolina lawmakers are advancing several public safety measures as the House approves legislation aimed at reforming the state’s involuntary…
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Budget Uncertainty Continues; WNC Wildfire Concerns; Canes Drop Game 1
Officials in western North Carolina are warning that debris left behind by Hurricane Helene could increase wildfire risks as temperatures rise and cleanup…
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BorgWarner Deal; Budget Priorities; Canes in the Cup Final
Governor Stein has announced a $100 million investment package tied to BorgWarner, but the deal is also generating renewed scrutiny of North Carolina’s…
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Hurricane Season Begins; Prison Staffing Push; Busy June Ahead in Raleigh
June 1 marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, and forecasters are predicting a below-average year for storm activity. Meanwhile, North Carolina…
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Gang Violence Task Force; JetZero Delays Hiring; Food Trucks Win in Court
North Carolina officials are examining new strategies to combat gang violence as a state task force reviews law enforcement efforts and public safety…
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Raleigh Business Growth, Stein Warns on Tax Cap
Raleigh continues to see strong economic momentum, ranking fourth among large U.S. metro areas for small business growth. At the same time, Republican groups…
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Recovery Funds Running Low; Lindberg Sentenced; Utility Merger Questions
Governor Josh Stein is warning that North Carolina’s recovery funding is beginning to run low as the state continues responding to ongoing disaster and…
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NC Weighs Data Center Rules; Below-Average Hurricane Season Forecast
North Carolina lawmakers are considering new regulations on data centers alongside protections designed to shield ratepayers from rising utility costs tied to…
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NC Moves to Reclaim VinFast Site; Judge OKs Noncitizen Voter Deal
North Carolina officials are taking legal action to reclaim the failed VinFast factory site after the company’s highly anticipated project stalled…
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NC House Advances Constitutional Amendments
North Carolina lawmakers are advancing a major slate of constitutional amendments through the House, including proposals focused on limiting taxes and…
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NC House Takes Up Tax Amendments; Stein Targets Housing Crisis
The North Carolina House is preparing for major votes on proposed constitutional amendments aimed at limiting both income and property taxes, setting up…
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Revenue Surge Fuels Tax Cut Push; NCInnovation Clawback
A stronger-than-expected revenue forecast is giving Republican lawmakers new momentum in their push for additional tax cuts in North Carolina. Meanwhile, a man…
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NC Supreme Court Ends Leandro Fight; Helene Aid Extended; Right-to-Work
The North Carolina Supreme Court has declined to rehear the long-running Leandro education funding case, effectively closing the door on another round of legal…
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New CJ Poll: Cooper–Whatley Race, Tax Reform, School Choice in Focus
New results from the May Carolina Journal Poll provide a broad snapshot of North Carolina politics, including voter views on the direction of the state and…
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Senate GOP Pushes Tax Cap Cut; Cooper Gets $31M Boost; NC-11 Shifts Left
Senate Republicans are proposing a constitutional amendment to lower North Carolina’s income tax cap to 3.5%, continuing the push for long-term tax…
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NC Budget Framework Unveiled; Cooper Prison Releases Face New Scrutiny
North Carolina House and Senate leaders have announced a new state budget framework, outlining agreements on key issues after months of negotiations and…
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Boliek Expands Medicaid Probe; NC Congressional Race Tied; NC Cellphone Ban
State Auditor Dave Boliek is continuing to investigate soaring autism therapy costs amid growing concerns about potential Medicaid fraud and abuse. In…
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Comey Court Appearance; Lawmakers Target Data Center Tax Breaks
Former FBI Director James Comey will no longer appear in federal court in Greenville today, delaying another step in the high-profile North Carolina case. At…
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Resigns; Hurricane Prep; Decarlos Brown Jr. Incompetent
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has announced she will resign just months after winning reelection in a landslide victory, creating a major shakeup in North…
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Senate Delays Reappraisals; Rocky Mount Financial Issues
The North Carolina Senate has passed a bill to delay property tax reappraisals, while also considering a proposal to shift more energy costs to large users and…
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GOP Pushes Budget Overhaul; Dems Target Mecklenburg Sweep
Republican senators are renewing their push for zero-based budgeting, aiming to reset state spending and require agencies to justify expenses from the ground…
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Wake Delays Hospital Merger Vote; Raleigh Lands USDA Hub
Wake County commissioners have delayed a vote on the proposed Atrium–WakeMed merger, as state officials raise concerns about potential impacts on…
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NCAE Teacher Rally Today; Stein Signs $319M Medicaid Bill
Thousands are expected to rally in Raleigh for the North Carolina Association of Educators “Kids Over Corporations” protest, drawing attention to…
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Grocery Tax Cut Proposed; Delaying Reappraisals; SCOTUS Redistricting
A North Carolina House bill would eliminate local sales taxes on groceries, while a Senate committee has revived a stalled bill regulating social media use for…
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Comey Indicted in NC; Everitt Resigns; 34K Deceased on Voter Rolls
A North Carolina federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges he allegedly threatened President Trump, adding a major development…
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Second Dem Flip in Mecklenburg; Financial Literacy; Leandro
Mecklenburg County has now seen its second Democratic state lawmaker switch to unaffiliated, signaling continued shifts in North Carolina’s political…
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Cunningham Goes Unaffiliated; Scholarship Cuts Eyed; Adams Under Investigation
State Rep. Carla Cunningham has left the Democratic Party and registered as unaffiliated, marking another high-profile party switch in North Carolina politics…