The North Carolina Senate has approved a $700 million relief package for Hurricane Helene recovery. A veto override vote on HB 318, the Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act, is expected today. Lawmakers have also approved payments for shrimpers impacted by the state’s controversial trawling ban. Wolfspeed has announced a bankruptcy plan that gives control to its creditors. Meanwhile, a legal battle over judicial and utilities commission appointments is heading to a three-judge panel.

<p>The North Carolina Senate has approved a $700 million relief package for Hurricane Helene recovery. A veto override vote on HB 318, the Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act, is expected today. Lawmakers have also approved payments for shrimpers impacted by the state&rsquo;s controversial trawling ban. Wolfspeed has announced a bankruptcy plan that gives control to its creditors. Meanwhile, a legal battle over judicial and utilities commission appointments is heading to a three-judge panel.</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>