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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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Mail-In Ballot Lawsuit; Candidate Comment Backlash; Helene Loans Approved (opens the original)
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North Carolina’s mail-in ballot rules are facing a new federal lawsuit from voting-rights groups represented in part by the Elias Law Group. The plaintiffs are challenging guidance approved by the State Board of Elections covering ballot envelopes and signature verification, arguing the rules could result in lawful ballots being rejected; the board has previously defended the process as secure and workable. Meanwhile, nearly $23 million in interest-free loans is heading to western North Carolina
Absentee Voting Update; CMS Fires Hill; WakeMed-Atrium Deal Advances (opens the original)
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North Carolina’s election season continues to ramp up, with Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation providing his weekly look at absentee voting and voter registration trends across the state. Meanwhile, former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for COVID relief fraud, while the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board voted 5-4 to terminate Superintendent Crystal Hill. Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss Wake Coun
Vance Stumps for Whatley; Chatham Data Center Advances (opens the original)
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Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Greensboro for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, using the rally to contrast Whatley with Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper and to promote the Trump administration’s agenda. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a judge’s ruling allowing a Chatham County data center project to proceed despite the county’s moratorium on new data centers. Plus, Wake County commissioners have approved changes allowing the proposed
Edwards Files Ethics Complaint; Property Tax Reform; Prediction Markets (opens the original)
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Congressman Chuck Edwards has filed a complaint with the Office of Congressional Conduct against the bipartisan leaders of the House Ethics Committee, alleging they failed to follow committee procedures before recommending his censure. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Senate has created a new select committee to examine potential reforms to the state’s property tax system. Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to examine the growing role of prediction markets in North Carolina elect
September CJ Poll: Cooper Leads Whatley; Amendments Draw Support (opens the original)
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The September Carolina Journal Poll provides a new snapshot of likely North Carolina voters heading into the final weeks before the November election, including views on the direction of the country and job approval for President Donald Trump and Gov. Josh Stein. David Larson of Carolina Journal breaks down the U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley, where Cooper leads 49.2% to 34.1%, as well as the North Carolina Supreme Court contest. The poll also finds roughly two-thirds of
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