A sweeping elections bill has stalled in the North Carolina General Assembly following criticism and pushback from lawmakers and outside groups, leaving questions about the measure’s future. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s military communities are set to benefit from funding included in the U.S. Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act. Katie Zehnder of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss how ongoing global instability is threatening fertilizer supply chains and creating concerns for farmers. Plus, North Carolina charter schools have reached record enrollment levels as the sector approaches its 30th anniversary.

<p>A sweeping elections bill has stalled in the North Carolina General Assembly following criticism and pushback from lawmakers and outside groups, leaving questions about the measure&rsquo;s future. Meanwhile, North Carolina&rsquo;s military communities are set to benefit from funding included in the U.S. Senate&rsquo;s National Defense Authorization Act. Katie Zehnder of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss how ongoing global instability is threatening fertilizer supply chains and creating concerns for farmers. Plus, North Carolina charter schools have reached record enrollment levels as the sector approaches its 30th anniversary.</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>

The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT

Election Bill Stalls; Military Funding; Fertilizer

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