The North Carolina House voted to override several of Governor Josh Stein’s vetoes, including legislation dealing with immigration enforcement and DEI policies, audio and debate from the House floor. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a $450 million federal settlement with Chemours over PFAS contamination and chemical releases affecting North Carolina, New Jersey, and West Virginia.

The North Carolina House voted to override several of Governor Josh Stein&rsquo;s vetoes, including legislation dealing with immigration enforcement and DEI policies, audio and debate from the House floor. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a $450 million federal settlement with Chemours over PFAS contamination and chemical releases affecting North Carolina, New Jersey, and West Virginia.

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House Overrides Stein Vetoes; Chemours Reaches $450M Settlement

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A wide-ranging elections bill has cleared the House Rules Committee but continues to face concerns from some Republicans as well as bipartisan criticism ahead of a possible floor vote. Meanwhile, members of the Lumbee Tribe have voted against a proposed casino development along I-95 in Robeson County, effectively ending the project. New polling also shows Roy Cooper holding a double-digit lead over Michael Whatley in the U.S. Senate race while President Donald Trump remains underwater with North Carolina voters. Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the State Board of Elections' decision to censure Wake County election officials over ballots cast in the names of deceased voters. Plus, a look ahead at another busy week in the General Assembly.

A wide-ranging elections bill has cleared the House Rules Committee but continues to face concerns from some Republicans as well as bipartisan criticism ahead of a possible floor vote. Meanwhile, members of the Lumbee Tribe have voted against a proposed casino development along I-95 in Robeson County, effectively ending the project. New polling also shows Roy Cooper holding a double-digit lead over Michael Whatley in the U.S. Senate race while President Donald Trump remains underwater with North Carolina voters. Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the State Board of Elections' decision to censure Wake County election officials over ballots cast in the names of deceased voters. Plus, a look ahead at another busy week in the General Assembly.

Election Bill Faces Pushback; Lumbee Reject Casino; Board Censure

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The Stanley Cup made a special stop at the North Carolina General Assembly as lawmakers welcomed Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour. Meanwhile, the state Senate is advancing legislation that would place new limits on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare billing and claims processing. Healthcare remains in focus as 11 North Carolina hospitals have been warned by the Trump administration over pricing transparency requirements, while new data shows the state has the seventh-longest emergency room wait times in the nation. Plus, North Carolina is the the first state in the country to ban litigation investing, a practice critics argue allows outside investors to profit from lawsuits.

The Stanley Cup made a special stop at the North Carolina General Assembly as lawmakers welcomed Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind&rsquo;Amour. Meanwhile, the state Senate is advancing legislation that would place new limits on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare billing and claims processing. Healthcare remains in focus as 11 North Carolina hospitals have been warned by the Trump administration over pricing transparency requirements, while new data shows the state has the seventh-longest emergency room wait times in the nation. Plus, North Carolina is the the first state in the country to ban litigation investing, a practice critics argue allows outside investors to profit from lawsuits.

Stanley Cup Visits GA; AI Healthcare Limits Advance, Healthcare news

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The Charlotte City Council has selected Rob Harrington to serve as the city’s interim mayor, filling a key leadership vacancy in North Carolina’s largest city. Meanwhile, a new state audit reveals more than $61 million has been spent over three decades on the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge despite construction never beginning, raising fresh questions about transportation planning and accountability. Governor Josh Stein has also signed six bills into law, including the latest Farm Act and what supporters describe as the nation’s first litigation ban of its kind. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss two major cases now before the North Carolina Supreme Court involving ongoing legal disputes between Governor Stein and legislative leaders. Plus, lawmakers return to Raleigh for another busy day at the General Assembly.

The Charlotte City Council has selected Rob Harrington to serve as the city&rsquo;s interim mayor, filling a key leadership vacancy in North Carolina&rsquo;s largest city. Meanwhile, a new state audit reveals more than $61 million has been spent over three decades on the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge despite construction never beginning, raising fresh questions about transportation planning and accountability. Governor Josh Stein has also signed six bills into law, including the latest Farm Act and what supporters describe as the nation&rsquo;s first litigation ban of its kind. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss two major cases now before the North Carolina Supreme Court involving ongoing legal disputes between Governor Stein and legislative leaders. Plus, lawmakers return to Raleigh for another busy day at the General Assembly.

$61M Spent, No Bridge; Stein Signs Key Bills; Supreme Court Showdown Looms

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House Overrides Stein Vetoes; Chemours Reaches $450M Settlement

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