Wildfires have increased by over 100%, prompting Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to request state funding for Forest Service vacancies and equipment. Senator Michael Lee has been elected as the new Majority Leader following Senator Paul Newton’s retirement. Applications are now open for a crop loss disaster program, and lawmakers are supporting a bill to make ivermectin available over the counter. A new bill aims to boost parental control over health education, sex education, and school library materials.

<p>Wildfires have increased by over 100%, prompting Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to request state funding for Forest Service vacancies and equipment. Senator Michael Lee has been elected as the new Majority Leader following Senator Paul Newton&rsquo;s retirement. Applications are now open for a crop loss disaster program, and lawmakers are supporting a bill to make ivermectin available over the counter. A new bill aims to boost parental control over health education, sex education, and school library materials.</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>