Budget negotiations remain at a standstill in the North Carolina General Assembly, with lawmakers still divided over key spending priorities. Possible changes could be on the horizon for North Carolina’s Medicaid program if the federal government moves forward with a work requirement. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department and the State Board of Elections are opposing outside efforts to intervene in the ongoing lawsuit over alleged inaccuracies in the state's voter rolls.

<p>Budget negotiations remain at a standstill in the North Carolina General Assembly, with lawmakers still divided over key spending priorities. Possible changes could be on the horizon for North Carolina&rsquo;s Medicaid program if the federal government moves forward with a work requirement. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department and the State Board of Elections are opposing outside efforts to intervene in the ongoing lawsuit over alleged inaccuracies in the state's voter rolls.</p>

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<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>