Gov. Josh Stein's request for over $1 billion from the General Assembly for urgent rebuilding needs in Western North Carolina. Brianna Kraemer from the Carolina Journal reported on 2025 tax reform efforts, highlighting North Carolina Republicans' push to cut taxes for service workers, seniors, and gamblers. Detailed opposition from Riggs and the elections board to Griffin’s motion to dismiss a federal appeal. A Durham native as one of the soldiers killed in a mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. Theresa Opeka also discussed Stein's funding request.

<p>Gov. Josh Stein's request for over $1 billion from the General Assembly for urgent rebuilding needs in Western North Carolina. Brianna Kraemer from the Carolina Journal reported on 2025 tax reform efforts, highlighting North Carolina Republicans' push to cut taxes for service workers, seniors, and gamblers. Detailed opposition from Riggs and the elections board to Griffin&rsquo;s motion to dismiss a federal appeal. A Durham native as one of the soldiers killed in a mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. Theresa Opeka also discussed Stein's funding request.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>