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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2025 · 27 MIN

Sales Tax for Transit, Wolfspeed Cuts, Immigration Bills Advance

from The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT · host WBT

Lawmakers are proposing a 1% sales tax to fund Charlotte transportation projects, and a new bill would require schools to evaluate the long-term costs of educational technology. Wolfspeed has announced layoffs at its materials factory in Siler City. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Senate has passed new immigration enforcement bills, signaling GOP priorities ahead of the 2026 elections. The week wrapped with a flurry of legislative activity at the General Assembly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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