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New NC election laws and the debate over school bonds
On this jam-packed edition of Flashpoint, Ben Thompson interviews David Longo, the co-chair of Vote Yes for School Boards, about the $2.5 billion bond package for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools that will be on November's ballot. Longo is also a part of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and believes the investment in our schools is long overdue. During this conversation, Longo will make his case for the school bonds and explains why it's critical to secure funding for Charlotte's public schools as soon as possible.
Then we turn our attention to North Carolina's political scene where new election laws and redistricting have put the Tar Heel State back in the national spotlight. State lawmakers will return to the General Assembly soon to draw new district lines for the U.S. House, Senate and state House districts. Dr. Michael Bitzer, a political science professor at Catawba College, says Republicans have the power to do whatever they want due to the balance of power in the General Assembly. During this interview, Bitzer explains the history of North Carolina's redistricting and why Republicans view North Carolina as a critical state for keeping their slim lead in the U.S. House.
And finally, WCNC Charlotte's Tradesha Woodard has an update on the Eastland Yards development. The property, which has sat vacant for years despite numerous grand ideas, could soon start moving in the right direction. after developers agreed to work together on a shared project that will benefit the east Charlotte community. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-leaders-approve-proposal-eastland-mall-site/275-0aec878d-16fb-418b-8218-6d28912e6eb4
Flashpoint is a weekly in-depth look at politics in Charlotte, North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond with host Ben Thompson. Listen to the podcast weekly.
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On this jam-packed edition of Flashpoint, Ben Thompson interviews David Longo, the co-chair of Vote Yes for School Boards, about the $2.5 billion bond package for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools that will be on November's ballot. Longo is also a part of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and believes the investment in our schools is long overdue. During this conversation, Longo will make his case for the school bonds and explains why it's critical to secure funding for Charlotte's public schools as soon as possible.
Then we turn our attention to North Carolina's political scene where new election laws and redistricting have put the Tar Heel State back in the national spotlight. State lawmakers will return to the General Assembly soon to draw new district lines for the U.S. House, Senate and state House districts. Dr. Michael Bitzer, a political science professor at Catawba College, says Republicans have the power to do whatever they want due to the balance of power in the General Assembly. During this interview, Bitzer explains the history of North Carolina's redistricting and why Republicans view North Carolina as a critical state for keeping their slim lead in the U.S. House.
And finally, WCNC Charlotte's Tradesha Woodard has an update on the Eastland Yards development. The property, which has sat vacant for years despite numerous grand ideas, could soon start moving in the right direction. after developers agreed to work together on a shared project that will benefit the east Charlotte community. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-leaders-approve-proposal-eastland-mall-site/275-0aec878d-16fb-418b-8218-6d28912e6eb4
Flashpoint is a weekly in-depth look at politics in Charlotte, North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond with host Ben Thompson. Listen to the podcast weekly.
SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || Google Podcasts || iHeart
All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.