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.

<p>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.</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>