From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 750: A Charlotte woman is suing the state over rules that block her from opening a school focusing on makeup artistry. The woman, Jasna Bukvic-Bhayani, is working with the Institute for Justice to challenge those regulations in court. Just after the lawsuit was filed, Bukvic-Bhayani, a potential student, and IJ attorneys discussed the suit during a news conference in Charlotte. You’ll hear highlights.
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