From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 744: The N.C. House voted this year against the idea of North Carolina supporting a Convention of States to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. But representatives later revived the bill and sent it to a committee. One person who has lobbied N.C. lawmakers in favor of the convention is former U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina. DeMint is also the former president of the conservative Washington, D.C.-based Heritage Foundation. DeMint explains why he believes the Convention of States offers the best way to help restore limited, constitutional government.
Jon Hardister to resign effective April 8
Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, announced Thursday that he will resign his position in the North Carolina House, telling Carolina Journal that he would not rule out a return to public service at some point in the future, but for now he will be working in the private sector.