Republicans have selected Walsh as their nominee for North Carolina House District 117, replacing Jennifer Balkcom after she became the GOP nominee for Congress in the 11th District. Meanwhile, Prysmian has announced plans for a $1 billion expansion in Catawba County that is expected to create 385 jobs. The program also covers Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s argument that Duke Energy’s proposed residential rate increase amounts to 9.3%, rather than the previously cited 6.8%. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discusses a North Carolina Supreme Court ruling allowing a lawsuit involving expulsions from a private school to proceed. Plus, a new report ranks North Carolina’s charter school law seventh-best in the nation.

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The August Carolina Journal Poll provides a new snapshot of North Carolina voters heading toward the November election, including views on the direction of the country and approval ratings for President Donald Trump and Governor Josh Stein. David Larson of Carolina Journal breaks down the latest generic legislative and congressional ballots before turning to the U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley, the North Carolina Supreme Court contest, and the issues voters say matter most. The poll also explores opinions on state tax policy, proposed changes to the early voting timeline, hemp and cannabis regulations, and voter attitudes toward Democratic Socialists.

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Governor Josh Stein has signed four bills into law while criticizing provisions he says place “petty” restrictions on the governor’s authority. Meanwhile, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is opposing a proposed Duke Energy settlement, arguing that a 6.8% rate increase remains too costly for North Carolina customers. The program also examines the growing federal debate over hemp regulation, which has placed U.S. Sen. Ted Budd at the center of an issue that has also divided lawmakers in Raleigh. Plus, the North Carolina Department of Labor has recovered a record $3.7 million in unpaid wages for workers across the state.

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Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the Dominique Moody case, marking a major development in the prosecution surrounding the death of the six-year-old. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has withdrawn Jeff Smythe’s nomination to lead the Department of Public Safety, blaming the North Carolina Senate for failing to act on the appointment. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss more bar owners dropping out of a lawsuit challenging COVID-era shutdown orders. He also examines upcoming North Carolina Supreme Court disputes between Stein and legislative leaders, with the court setting aside more than two hours for arguments.

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Republicans in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District have selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom to replace Congressman Chuck Edwards as their nominee for the November election. The program recaps Monday night’s GOP executive committee meeting, including an on-the-ground report from Jeff Brewer on how Balkcom secured the nomination and the reaction from western North Carolina Republicans. Meanwhile, a budget corrections bill would add millions of dollars in spending while making several policy changes to the recently enacted state budget.

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Republicans in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District are meeting tonight to select a replacement nominee following Congressman Chuck Edwards’ withdrawal from the race. State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom appears to be the frontrunner after Sen. Tim Moffitt and Adam Smith announced they would not seek the nomination. The program also features a two-part exclusive interview with Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse. Plus, the State Board of Elections has approved early voting plans for 80 counties as preparations continue for the November election.

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Republicans in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District are moving quickly to select a replacement nominee following Congressman Chuck Edwards' withdrawal from the race. The program also looks at the Department of Public Instruction's first-year update on Superintendent Mo Green's strategic plan, highlighting baseline results collected before the plan's implementation. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the show to discuss election security legislation approved by the General Assembly and sent to Governor Josh Stein, who is expected to veto the measures. Plus, a new statewide survey finds North Carolina high school students are reporting lower rates of violence, drug use, and other risky behaviors.

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The fallout from Congressman Chuck Edwards' decision to end his reelection campaign continues, with Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation breaking down the political implications for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District and what comes next as Republicans search for a replacement nominee. The program also covers House Speaker Mike Johnson's prediction that Republican Laurie Buckhout will flip North Carolina's 1st Congressional District in what he calls a "midterm unlike any other." Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal recaps a busy week at the General Assembly, including the passage of major election legislation and the collapse of efforts to pass hemp regulations.

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Congressman Chuck Edwards has announced he is ending his reelection campaign following the release of a House Ethics Committee report, creating a major shakeup in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District. The program also covers the North Carolina House's failure to reach a final agreement on hemp legislation after competing lobbying efforts left lawmakers divided. Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the show to discuss North Carolina's new partnership with other southeastern states to strengthen investigations and enforcement against fraud.

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North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards has been found to have violated the U.S. House code of conduct over his involvement with two female staffers. Donna King of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss North Carolina’s strong public pension performance and what it means as concerns continue to grow over the long-term solvency of Social Security. Andrew Pomeranz also examines how local government moratoriums on data center development could have broader statewide economic and energy implications.

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