A Senate committee approved a bill prohibiting foreign ownership of state land. An audit revealed that the NC Department of Commerce mismanaged millions in federal funds, as reported by Theresa Opeka of the Carolina Journal. A House committee advanced a workforce development bill aimed at boosting job skills, followed by commentary from Jeff Moore of the Carolina Journal on the ease of opposition. Rep. Zenger introduced a bill to address the housing crisis, and the NC House advanced a measure to expand childcare options.