The North Carolina Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing bias against farmers who rely on fossil fuels when seeking loans. Allison Riggs is set to be sworn in to the NC Supreme Court following a six-month legal dispute. Schools across the state have been targeted in a Bitcoin extortion scheme linked to a data breach, prompting renewed focus on cybersecurity. In an exclusive interview, Boliek discussed changes to the state election board. Meanwhile, Duke Energy has filed a second motion to dismiss Carrboro’s climate lawsuit.

<p>The North Carolina Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing bias against farmers who rely on fossil fuels when seeking loans. Allison Riggs is set to be sworn in to the NC Supreme Court following a six-month legal dispute. Schools across the state have been targeted in a Bitcoin extortion scheme linked to a data breach, prompting renewed focus on cybersecurity. In an exclusive interview, Boliek discussed changes to the state election board. Meanwhile, Duke Energy has filed a second motion to dismiss Carrboro&rsquo;s climate lawsuit.</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>