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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.
Episodes
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DEI Banned and Boliek Reshapes Election Board
The North Carolina House has approved state investments in digital assets and passed a ban on DEI programs in public institutions. Briner is seeking to…
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Appeals Court Against Stein, ICE Cooperation, and Key Appointments
The North Carolina Appeals Court has blocked a lower court ruling that favored Governor Stein in a dispute over election oversight. Former state Rep. Paul Tine…
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Gender Transitioning, PFAS Funding, and Small Business Support
Boliek is seeking a Court of Appeals order to uphold a shift in election oversight. Brianna Kraemer of the Carolina Journal reports that North Carolina…
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Updates on Helene Recovery and the REINS act
HUD approved a $1.4 billion disaster recovery grant for Western North Carolina, and the State Emergency Response Commission gave an update on Helene recovery…
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NC Election Dispute, Helene Relief Efforts, and Trade War
Riggs rejected Griffin’s request for clarification in a North Carolina election dispute, shifting the case to the NC Supreme Court and Justice Myers…
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NC Budget, Court Battles, and Policy Debates
Updates on the state Senate budget, the Griffin/Riggs Supreme Court race, and a poll on housing blame. Guests discussed opposition to natural gas, a court…
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NC Relief, Stein Win, and Polling Law
North Carolina is set to receive $25 million in USDA disaster relief, and a three-judge panel has ruled in favor of Governor Stein in a legal battle over…
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NC Legal Battles, Utility Dispute, and Tobacco Trade Tensions
A federal appeals court granting a stay to Riggs and Democrats in an election dispute, a judge allowing a COVID protester’s lawsuit to proceed while…
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Multiple Audits
Statewide developments included the Griffin-Riggs dispute reaching a federal trial judge, a House-approved bill to study property tax relief, the trade…
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NC Headlines & Legislative Recap
Breaking news that Pope Francis has died at age 88, a North Carolina poll showing a partisan divide on the perceived health of democracy, and a legal case…
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REINS Act, Budget, and CON
Senator The REINS Act clears the North Carolina House, requiring legislative oversight for costly rules; the Senate passing its version of the state budget…
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NCInnovation, Foreign Land Bans, and Emergency Laws
Senator Tillis introduced a bill to extend the tax deadline for natural-disaster victims. The Senate budget redirects $400 million from NCInnovation to a…
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1,675 Ballots
Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discussed the elections board's preparation to review 1,675 ballots in the Griffin-Riggs dispute. Coverage continued…
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Senate Budget Proposal
North Carolina Senate Republicans released their proposed $66 billion biennial budget Monday evening, outlining major funding priorities for the 2025–27…
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Griffin-Riggs Election Dispute
Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed the NC Supreme Court's decision to uphold 60,000 challenged votes while leaving others uncertain, and also…
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Medicaid Changes, Election Dispute, and 2027 Games
Griffin was ordered to respond to filings in the North Carolina Supreme Court election dispute. North Carolina is taking steps to implement Medicaid work…
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Audits of NCDHHS and NCDPS
North Carolina Republicans have voted to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public universities, while a vote on a broader ban has been…
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Land Ownership, Commerce Audit, and Housing
A Senate committee approved a bill prohibiting foreign ownership of state land. An audit revealed that the NC Department of Commerce mismanaged millions in…
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State Supreme Court pauses election dispute
The North Carolina delegation urging the IRS to extend the tax deadline for victims of Hurricane Helene, a NCDOT employee being accused of selling counterfeit…
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Appeals Court Sides with Griffin
Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed an Appeals Court decision requiring new vote calculations in a North Carolina Supreme Court election…
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DEI Ban, Civic Education, and Tariffs
A measure to ban DEI in higher education, a bill requiring civic education in NC higher ed, Senator Tillis urging the secretary of agriculture to expedite…
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Statewide DOGE, Political Moves, and Disaster Aid
A statewide news update covered North Carolina's move to block political discrimination in disaster aid following FEMA bias. Brianna Kraemer from the Carolina…
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Wildfires Surge, Sen. Lee Elected Majority Leader, and Parental Control Bill
Wildfires have increased by over 100%, prompting Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to request state funding for Forest Service vacancies and equipment…
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WNC Road Updates
Statewide news update covers topics such as a proposed social media ban for some teens, North Carolina’s happiest cities, and wildfire updates in Western…
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NC Funding Cuts, Evacuations Lifted, and WNC Grants
NCDHHS cutting 80 jobs and losing $100 million in federal grant funding, mandatory evacuations being lifted in Polk County, financial reporting errors at NC…
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Tuition, Wildfires, and AI
A statewide news update covered a proposal by NC Democrats to allow illegal immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition. Jeff Moore from the Carolina Journal…
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Tax Cuts, Gender Bill Debate, and Political Showdown
North Carolina faces competitive pressure as South Carolina unveils aggressive tax cuts. Brianna Kraemer from Carolina Journal discusses concerns over new GOP…
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Top NC Senate Leader Departs, Fire Danger, and Key Bills Advance
A top Senate leader is departing the North Carolina General Assembly today, and 90% of North Carolina counties are at high fire danger. The split NC Supreme…
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Government Efficiency
Statewide news updates cover several topics, including a union protest against USPS cost-cutting measures, which has sparked debate on postal reform, and…
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Federal Shakeups, Campus Lawsuits, and NC Courts
Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed an Appeals Court panel's deliberation on an NC Supreme Court election dispute. Donna King from Carolina…
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Helene Relief Approval, ICE Arrests in Charlotte, and REINS Act
Gov Stein approving $524 million in Helene relief for western North Carolina, an ICE operation arresting 24 illegal criminal offenders in Charlotte, and…
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Election Oversight Battle, Climate Suit, and Disaster Aid
One year of sports betting in North Carolina, Duke Energy's motion to dismiss Carrboro’s climate suit, and a new version of the Helene relief bill that…
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Government Transparency, Election Board Disputes, and NCInnovation Audit
US Secretary of HUD shutting down DEI priorities in hurricane relief, Governor Josh Stein seeking a court order to block Boliek’s election board…
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Elections, Education, and ESG Bills
Opportunity Scholarship numbers showing sustained demand and a North Carolina House bill proposing a 22% teacher pay increase. Mitch Kokai from the John Locke…
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March Carolina Journal Poll
A Carolina Journal poll covered topics including the direction of the county and state, as well as approval ratings for Trump and Stein. The poll also gathered…
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Stein's State of the State
Josh Stein's State of the State address covered several key topics, including Hurricane Helene recovery and relief, free community college, housing supply…
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PFAS Technology, Energy Bill, and Stein’s Address
Legislators being briefed on new technology to eliminate PFAS in North Carolina water sources. Theresa Opeka from the Carolina Journal provided a preview of…
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Health Plan Costs, Amtrak, and Social Media Regulation
US Secretary of Agriculture’s visit to Western North Carolina after wildfires, concerns over potential cost increases for the NC State Health Plan, and a…
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Lawmakers Push Funding Reclaim and Public Safety Bills Advance
A suspect linked to the Tren de Aragua gang was arrested in Raleigh as part of an ICE crackdown. State lawmakers have filed a bill to reclaim $500 million in…
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Tariffs and Accountability
Efforts by North Carolina leaders to ban DEI in all K-12 public schools, the COOPER Accountability Act, and a proposal to designate Moravian cookies as the…
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Business Regulations, DMV Reform, and Legal Rulings
The statewide news update covered several key topics, including the labor commissioner’s efforts to reduce red tape for small businesses in western North…
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McNabb recognized by Trump
Payton McNabb mentioned by President Trump during joint address to congress and concerns about Forest Service staffing shortages as wildfires burn. North…
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NC Wildfires, Election Disputes & Budget Transparency
Hundreds of wildfires burning more than 3,300 acres in North Carolina and final written arguments in an election dispute presented to the NC Appeals Court…
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I-40 Reopens, Wildfires, Griffin/Riggs Case Updates
Reopening of I-40 in Western North Carolina, ongoing wildfires across the state, and the swearing-in of North Carolina's Driscoll as the U.S. Secretary of the…
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Oversight and Reform
NC House Oversight Committee's review of the Department of Revenue, a Charlotte police officer's legal battle, and a new bill increasing penalties for assaults…
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Disaster Relief, NCDMV, and Audits
Wayne Goodwin stepping down as NCDMV Commissioner, a bill discouraging student cell phone use in class, urgent audit needs and performance review expansions…
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Sen. Berger Discusses Legislative Priorities
Ballot challenges in the NC Appeals Court, a proposed bill to allow gambling loss deductions in line with federal tax rules, a sales tax increase in Charlotte…
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Loans for WNC, Sanctuary City Lawsuits, and 2A Policy
First Helene interest-free loans are on the way to Western North Carolina local municipalities, providing financial support to communities. A new North…
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NC moves to end DEI
NC lawmakers are moving to ban DEI programs in state agencies. Brianna Kraemer from Carolina Journal reports that Gen Z is trending more conservative due to a…
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NC Election Dispute, DEI Debate, and Stein Governors Association
The North Carolina Supreme Court's decision to reject a request regarding the Griffin/Riggs election dispute, Gov. Josh Stein being named co-chair of the…
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NCInnovation Clawback
Republican state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin opposes the State Supreme Court bypassing the Appeals Court in an election dispute. State lawmakers…
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NC Storm Emergency, Education Decline & Land Ban Proposal
Governor Stein declaring a State of Emergency ahead of a winter storm, Eric Church purchasing property for Helene victims, and a $544 million state revenue…
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Elections Board Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Griffin-Riggs
The North Carolina elections board requesting the state’s top court to address the Griffin/Riggs election dispute, the approaching deadline to obtain a…
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NC legislature is a top target for Democrats
A Republican-led push for FEMA reform, a proposed bill to deny asylum to criminals, and a coalition advocating against green subsidies due to economic…
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NC Elections, Farming, Healthcare, and Immigration
A legal dispute over the Griffin/Riggs election could extend into March at the NC Appeals Court. The proposed "Farmers Protection" bill aims to curb ESG…
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The new elevator guy?
Attorney General Jackson adding North Carolina to a lawsuit challenging Trump-era NIH cuts, and Dems on NC Board of Ed ask NCGA to put ‘moratorium&rsquo…
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Trade and Tariffs
The launch of the Helene Recovery Dashboard by State Auditor Boliek’s office, an effort to expedite the Appeals Court review of an NC election dispute…
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Early Voting days. USDOT Sec. Duffy in WNC, Agriculture in 2025
Decline in school crime and dropouts, legal challenges to NC Supreme Court ballot access, and the deployment of Fort Bragg troops to the southern border. A new…
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Judge Rejects Griffin’s Ballot Challenges
Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed a trial judge’s rejection of ballot challenges against Griffin for the NC Supreme Court. Statewide…
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Transparency in the General Assembly
2025 tax reform, including proposals by North Carolina Republicans to reduce taxes on service workers and discussions on gambling. Andy Jackson from the John…