Governor Stein has signed Iryna’s Law into law, calling it a critical first step but saying it doesn’t go far enough to address violent crime. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police has requested that the National Guard be deployed to assist Charlotte law enforcement amid rising violence. Meanwhile, a judge has ruled in favor of state legislators in a Senate redistricting case, solidifying GOP-drawn maps. North Carolina’s trade with Canada remains stable overall, though some commodity sectors continue to feel the effects of tariff uncertainty.

<p>Governor Stein has signed Iryna&rsquo;s Law into law, calling it a critical first step but saying it doesn&rsquo;t go far enough to address violent crime. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police&nbsp;has requested that the National Guard be deployed to assist Charlotte law enforcement amid rising violence. Meanwhile, a judge has ruled in favor of state legislators in a Senate redistricting case, solidifying GOP-drawn maps. North Carolina&rsquo;s trade with Canada remains stable overall, though some commodity sectors continue to feel the effects of tariff uncertainty.</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>

The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT

Stein Signs Iryna’s Law, FOP Seeks National Guard in Charlotte

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/19c97cfa-b303-4faa-90e6-b36e008fc784/transcript