General Assembly updates, incentive programs, budget framework and more on Monday's Carolina Journal News Hour.

General Assembly updates, incentive programs, budget framework and more on Monday's Carolina Journal News Hour.

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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Carolina Journal News Hour | June 15, 2026

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As summer tourism returns to western North Carolina, Lake Lure continues balancing a busy season with the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has signed several bills into law, including measures aimed at improving police retention and strengthening child protection. The program also looks at new Trump Accounts, a federal savings initiative that could benefit roughly two million children in North Carolina. Plus, a closer look at what it would take to bring Major League Baseball to Raleigh, including the potential price tag and who could ultimately pay for a new stadium.

As summer tourism returns to western North Carolina, Lake Lure continues balancing a busy season with the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has signed several bills into law, including measures aimed at improving police retention and strengthening child protection. The program also looks at new Trump Accounts, a federal savings initiative that could benefit roughly two million children in North Carolina. Plus, a closer look at what it would take to bring Major League Baseball to Raleigh, including the potential price tag and who could ultimately pay for a new stadium.

Lake Lure Rebuilds; Stein Signs New Laws; Trump Accounts

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North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a $34 billion state budget, sending the spending plan to Governor Josh Stein for his consideration. Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to break down the budget's key provisions and what comes next as the governor weighs whether to sign, veto, or allow it to become law. The budget also includes nearly $134 million for the delayed JetZero manufacturing project in Greensboro. Meanwhile, FEMA has approved $197 million in additional funding for western North Carolina recovery efforts after completing a fraud review of disaster assistance requests.

North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a $34 billion state budget, sending the spending plan to Governor Josh Stein for his consideration. Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to break down the budget's key provisions and what comes next as the governor weighs whether to sign, veto, or allow it to become law. The budget also includes nearly $134 million for the delayed JetZero manufacturing project in Greensboro. Meanwhile, FEMA has approved $197 million in additional funding for western North Carolina recovery efforts after completing a fraud review of disaster assistance requests.

$34B Budget Heads to Stein; FEMA Approves Helene Aid

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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. Republican leaders, including Speaker Destin Hall and other budget architects, outline the spending plan's priorities and defend its tax cuts, pay raises, and policy provisions. Democratic lawmakers respond with criticism of the budget's spending priorities and areas they believe fall short.

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. Republican leaders, including Speaker Destin Hall and other budget architects, outline the spending plan's priorities and defend its tax cuts, pay raises, and policy provisions. Democratic lawmakers respond with criticism of the budget's spending priorities and areas they believe fall short.

State Budget Clears First Votes

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Carolina Journal News Hour | June 15, 2026

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