Governor Stein visited flood-damaged areas in Alamance and Orange counties, urging residents to stay cautious as recovery begins. In response to a growing backlog, North Carolina drivers will now have a two-year grace period for license renewals. Former Representative Michael Wray has announced a bid to reclaim his House seat. Meanwhile, debate continues over the future of Medicaid expansion in the state—Stein is calling for its preservation after the "Big Beautiful Bill," which could reverse the policy, was signed into law.

<p>Governor Stein visited flood-damaged areas in Alamance and Orange counties, urging residents to stay cautious as recovery begins. In response to a growing backlog, North Carolina drivers will now have a two-year grace period for license renewals. Former Representative Michael Wray has announced a bid to reclaim his House seat. Meanwhile, debate continues over the future of Medicaid expansion in the state&mdash;Stein is calling for its preservation after the "Big Beautiful Bill," which could reverse the policy, was signed into law.</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>