Election Bill Stalls; Military Funding; Fertilizer

A sweeping elections bill has stalled in the North Carolina General Assembly following criticism and pushback from lawmakers and outside groups, leaving questions about the measure’s future. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s military communities are set to benefit from funding included in the U.S. Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act. Katie Zehnder of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss how ongoing global instability is threatening fertilizer supply chains and creating concerns for farmers. Plus, North Carolina charter schools have reached record enrollment levels as the sector approaches its 30th anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.