Lawmakers are proposing a 1% sales tax to fund Charlotte transportation projects, and a new bill would require schools to evaluate the long-term costs of educational technology. Wolfspeed has announced layoffs at its materials factory in Siler City. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Senate has passed new immigration enforcement bills, signaling GOP priorities ahead of the 2026 elections. The week wrapped with a flurry of legislative activity at the General Assembly.

<p>Lawmakers are proposing a 1% sales tax to fund Charlotte transportation projects, and a new bill would require schools to evaluate the long-term costs of educational technology. Wolfspeed has announced layoffs at its materials factory in Siler City. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Senate has passed new immigration enforcement bills, signaling GOP priorities ahead of the 2026 elections. The week wrapped with a flurry of legislative activity at the General Assembly.</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>