This week on The Debrief, Carolina Journal’s Donna King, Mitch Kokai, and Brianna Kraemer cut through the noise and break down the biggest headlines shaking up North Carolina. The House just voted to repeal the 2030 carbon mandate, promising $15 billion in savings—but critics say it jeopardizes clean energy; Meanwhile, the Senate passed the REINS Act to crack down on costly regulations. Smart reform or government gridlock? Plus, LA riots are a backdrop for big immigration bills passing the state Senate. And former President Trump says FEMA could disappear after 2025 amid the low approval ratings a chaos of Hurricane Helene. Don’t miss the sharpest takes, bold opinions, and what it all means for North Carolina. Hit play. It’s time to Debrief.
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