Attorney General Jackson adding North Carolina to a lawsuit challenging Trump-era NIH cuts, and Dems on NC Board of Ed ask NCGA to put ‘moratorium’ on Opportunity Scholarship funding. Additionally, Farley introduced a new elevator inspection certificate along with his policy priorities. Legislative discussions continue regarding an additional $500 million in proposed Hurricane Helene relief funding. Political insights include Brianna Kraemer of the Carolina Journal reporting that out-of-state donors account for 70% of the NC Democratic Party’s fundraising in the 2024 cycle, and Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation providing a Supreme Court update.

<p>Attorney General Jackson adding North Carolina to a lawsuit challenging Trump-era NIH cuts, and Dems on NC Board of Ed ask NCGA to put &lsquo;moratorium&rsquo; on Opportunity Scholarship funding. Additionally, Farley introduced a new elevator inspection certificate along with his policy priorities. Legislative discussions continue regarding an additional $500 million in proposed Hurricane Helene relief funding. Political insights include Brianna Kraemer of the Carolina Journal reporting that out-of-state donors account for 70% of the NC Democratic Party&rsquo;s fundraising in the 2024 cycle, and Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation providing a Supreme Court update.</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>