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The Debrief: After 484 days in captivity, Siegel freed by Hamas

This week on the Debrief, North Carolina native Keith Seigel is released from Hamas captivity, the latest in the ongoing battle over the NC Supreme Court election, lawmakers greenlight more money for western North Carolina, and a new bill would allow homeschool and private school kids to play sports for their local public school.

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Locke’s Mitch Kokai assesses NC hurricane recovery challenges

Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses North Carolina state government’s response to Hurricane Helene and lingering issues tied to eastern NC hurricanes. Kokai offered these comments during the Jan. 31, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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Carolina Journal’s Jeff Moore discusses NC Supreme Court election controversy

Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal deputy editor, discusses the ongoing legal dispute over North Carolina’s recent state Supreme Court election. Moore offered these comments during the Jan. 24, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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Locke’s Mitch Kokai analyzes ongoing NC Supreme Court election dispute

Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses three separate debates surrounding North Carolina’s state Supreme Court election dispute. Kokai offered these comments during the Jan. 24, 2025, Anderson Alerts “Supreme Court Special” live discussion.

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The Debrief: Trump’s return and NC Supreme Court election update

This week on “The Debrief,” the president will visit North Carolina during his first week in office to assess recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The visit comes at the end of a busy week that included the signing of executive orders on DEI, birthright citizenship, and other key policy priorities. We also cover the latest...

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Carolina Journal’s Donna King analyzes Rep. Virginia Foxx’s impact as House Rules chair

Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses US Rep. Virginia Foxx’s likely impact as chair of the House of Representatives’ powerful Rules Committee. King offered these comments during the Jan. 17, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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The Debrief: NCGA kicks off session amid high court election battle, Helene tax controversy

The North Carolina General Assembly is sworn -in, we lay out the details of what the 2025 long session will mean to you, and the details on the election certification for North Carolina’s Supreme Court race. Plus, Buncombe County says taxes are still due for victims of Hurricane Helene, no waivers or extensions. The announcement...

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Carolina Journal’s Nick Craig discusses Rep. Cecil Brockman’s complaint about fellow Democrats

Nick Craig, host of the “Carolina Journal News Hour,” discusses state Rep. Cecil Brockman’s complaint about criticism from fellow Democrats. Craig offered these comments during the Dec. 20, 2024, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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Locke’s Brooke Medina discusses voters’ opportunity to amend NC constitution

Brooke Medina, John Locke Foundation vice president of communications, discusses North Carolina voters’ chance to amend the state constitution. Medina offered these comments during the Dec. 13, 2024, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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Locke’s Mitch Kokai discusses bill to change NC government structure

Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses December action in the N.C. General Assembly to address a bill altering oversight of elections, the attorney general’s office, and other government functions. Kokai offered these comments during the Dec. 6, 2024, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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