This week on The Debrief: We break down the advancement of the REINS Act in the North Carolina Senate and what it could mean for executive agency power. We also examine mounting scrutiny over a $27 million storm relief center in Swannanoa following a state audit. Plus, we discuss the latest developments on the “Freedom to Carry” bill as it moves forward in the legislature despite a likely gubernatorial veto. And in sports and law, the legal battle between the ACC and member schools Florida State and Clemson comes to a close—what it means for the future of college athletics.
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