This week, the NC House is expected to unveil a budget that includes cutting state taxes on tipped income. The EPA has revised its PFAS water standards and vowed to hold polluters accountable. A busy legislative agenda is anticipated in the General Assembly. A judge has ruled in favor of Jacksonville food truck owners who challenged local signage restrictions. Lawmakers are responding to public frustration over DMV issues, and a new study shows high levels of PFAS in North Carolina beer. Hayes has officially started his term as executive director of the State Board of Elections.

<p>This week, the NC House is expected to unveil a budget that includes cutting state taxes on tipped income. The EPA has revised its PFAS water standards and vowed to hold polluters accountable. A busy legislative agenda is anticipated in the General Assembly. A judge has ruled in favor of Jacksonville food truck owners who challenged local signage restrictions. Lawmakers are responding to public frustration over DMV issues, and a new study shows high levels of PFAS in North Carolina beer. Hayes has officially started his term as executive director of the State Board of Elections.</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>