Justice Jefferson Griffin has officially conceded his North Carolina Supreme Court race to Allison Riggs. A GOP-led state election board has appointed a new director, chair, and secretary, signaling a shift in leadership. In the legislature, a House bill aims to ease DMV backlogs, and lawmakers have unanimously passed a measure to cap emergency ambulance ride costs. Meanwhile, the state treasurer and controller are asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to block a ruling involving Richmond County schools.

<p>Justice Jefferson Griffin has officially conceded his North Carolina Supreme Court race to Allison Riggs. A GOP-led state election board has appointed a new director, chair, and secretary, signaling a shift in leadership. In the legislature, a House bill aims to ease DMV backlogs, and lawmakers have unanimously passed a measure to cap emergency ambulance ride costs. Meanwhile, the state treasurer and controller are asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to block a ruling involving Richmond County schools.</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>