U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is warning that Republican “purity tests” and an emphasis on loyalty to President Donald Trump could create challenges for the party as it seeks to maintain control of the U.S. Senate. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program with the latest mail voting and voter registration numbers, including trends that could see Democrats again surpass Republicans in total registered voters in North Carolina. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discusses voting-rights groups represented in part by the Elias Law Group seeking a preliminary injunction against North Carolina’s new mail-in ballot guidance. Plus, NC-11 candidates Jamie Ager and Jennifer Balkcom are emphasizing their western North Carolina roots in new campaign advertisements.

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is warning that Republican &ldquo;purity tests&rdquo; and an emphasis on loyalty to President Donald Trump could create challenges for the party as it seeks to maintain control of the U.S. Senate. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program with the latest mail voting and voter registration numbers, including trends that could see Democrats again surpass Republicans in total registered voters in North Carolina. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discusses voting-rights groups represented in part by the Elias Law Group seeking a preliminary injunction against North Carolina&rsquo;s new mail-in ballot guidance. Plus, NC-11 candidates Jamie Ager and Jennifer Balkcom are emphasizing their western North Carolina roots in new campaign advertisements.

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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.

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Tillis Warns GOP; Mail Ballot Fight; NC-11 Ads Hit Airwaves

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North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee Chairman David Willis says the state’s school funding model is “broken,” as education leaders examine whether the current position-based system should be overhauled. Meanwhile, NC Ports is targeting refrigerated and cold-chain cargo as a major opportunity in its five-year growth strategy, including expanded activity at the Port of Wilmington. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss State Treasurer Brad Briner and the State Employees Association of North Carolina renewing their support for a court challenge to the state’s certificate-of-need laws. Plus, federal regulators have issued the first U.S. construction permit for GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor, technology developed in Wilmington.

North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee Chairman David Willis says the state&rsquo;s school funding model is &ldquo;broken,&rdquo; as education leaders examine whether the current position-based system should be overhauled. Meanwhile, NC Ports is targeting refrigerated and cold-chain cargo as a major opportunity in its five-year growth strategy, including expanded activity at the Port of Wilmington. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss State Treasurer Brad Briner and the State Employees Association of North Carolina renewing their support for a court challenge to the state&rsquo;s certificate-of-need laws. Plus, federal regulators have issued the first U.S. construction permit for GE Vernova Hitachi&rsquo;s BWRX-300 small modular reactor, technology developed in Wilmington.

School Funding Overhaul; NC Ports Growth Plan; Nuclear Milestone

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North Carolina election officials are welcoming a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the state to continue using the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of registered voters, while officials say voters will not be automatically removed based on database results. Meanwhile, a new Wake County school library policy is drawing criticism from House Majority Leader Brenden Jones, who is promising a legislative response. Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss scrutiny facing Democratic state House candidate Evonne Hopkins after she said she had used Flock camera data in her work as a family law attorney. Plus, Duke Energy has been selected for up to $50 million in federal funding for power grid upgrades across portions of North and South Carolina.

North Carolina election officials are welcoming a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the state to continue using the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of registered voters, while officials say voters will not be automatically removed based on database results. Meanwhile, a new Wake County school library policy is drawing criticism from House Majority Leader Brenden Jones, who is promising a legislative response. Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss scrutiny facing Democratic state House candidate Evonne Hopkins after she said she had used Flock camera data in her work as a family law attorney. Plus, Duke Energy has been selected for up to $50 million in federal funding for power grid upgrades across portions of North and South Carolina.

Voter Citizenship Checks; Flock Data Scrutiny; Duke Gets $50M

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North Carolina is marking two years since Hurricane Helene devastated western communities, killing 107 people and causing nearly $60 billion in damage, while recovery and rebuilding efforts continue across the region. Governor Josh Stein has unveiled a long-term economic recovery plan developed with input from 28 counties and regional organizations, focusing on areas including infrastructure, housing, workforce development, tourism, agriculture, and economic growth. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a federal judge’s decision to delay former FBI Director James Comey’s arraignment until January 2027. Plus, North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh for a skeleton session, with no votes expected until after the November election.

North Carolina is marking two years since Hurricane Helene devastated western communities, killing 107 people and causing nearly $60 billion in damage, while recovery and rebuilding efforts continue across the region. Governor Josh Stein has unveiled a long-term economic recovery plan developed with input from 28 counties and regional organizations, focusing on areas including infrastructure, housing, workforce development, tourism, agriculture, and economic growth. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a federal judge&rsquo;s decision to delay former FBI Director James Comey&rsquo;s arraignment until January 2027. Plus, North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh for a skeleton session, with no votes expected until after the November election.

Two Years Since Helene and WNC Recovery Plan

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Tillis Warns GOP; Mail Ballot Fight; NC-11 Ads Hit Airwaves

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