The Nick Craig Show

North Carolina lawmakers have unveiled a long-awaited budget deal in Raleigh, signaling progress on key issues like teacher pay, tax policy, and state spending priorities after months of negotiations. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

The U.S. Supreme Court is once again being pulled into redistricting battles, with legal fights involving Alabama and Virginia over congressional maps and election boundaries. Critics argue Democrats are attempting new legal strategies to redraw districts after previous court setbacks, setting up another major showdown over political maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

State Auditor Dave Boliek uncovered a jaw-dropping 47,000% increase in autism therapy billings across North Carolina. In just five years, costs skyrocketed from roughly $1.4 million to more than $660 million annually, triggering major concerns over potential waste, fraud, and abuse within the state’s Medicaid system. Boliek says the investigation is now underway as auditors dig deeper into where taxpayer dollars are going. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of North Carolina prisoners were released early under Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper as part of a settlement agreement with civil rights groups. State records later showed hundreds of those released went on to commit additional serious crimes, including violent felonies, sex offenses, and murders. We break down the numbers, the fallout, and the ongoing debate over public safety and criminal justice policy in North Carolina. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

Discussions over property taxes in North Carolina are gaining traction both at the local level and inside the state legislature, as rising home values continue to drive higher tax bills for homeowners. County officials are grappling with reassessments and budget pressures, while lawmakers in Raleigh are exploring potential relief measures, including caps on increases and changes to how properties are valued. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

Trump-backed wins shake up Indiana GOP over redistricting—what it signals moving forward, plus a messy CNN debate in California that feels completely detached from reality. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

Virginia pushed hard for so-called “fair” maps—but now the tables are turning. Florida is firing back with a redistricting plan of its own, setting up a fresh political fight over who really controls the map-making process and what “fairness” actually means in today’s partisan landscape. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

Teachers across the state are showing their true priorities today—walking out of classrooms and leaving students behind to take part in a left-wing protest in Raleigh that appears to have little to do with actual education funding. Terry Stoops from Defending Education joins the show with analysis from the NCAE protest. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

Ahead of the midterms, the Progressive Caucus is rolling out its “Contract with America,” pitching it as a plan to lower costs and ease the burden on working families—but as with most sweeping promises out of Washington, the real question is what’s buried in the fine print and who ultimately pays the price? Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

A political firestorm is brewing in North Carolina after former James Comey was reportedly indicted by a federal grand jury over a cryptic “86 47” seashell post that quickly went viral online. What did it mean—and did the former head of the FBI know exactly how it would be interpreted? Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground

Two Mecklenburg County Democrats, Rep. Carla Cunningham and Rep. Nasif Majeed serving in the General Assembly have switched their party affiliation to unaffiliated in just three days, delivering a significant setback for North Carolina Democrats. The rapid back-to-back departures raise fresh questions about party unity and could complicate efforts to maintain cohesion in a closely divided legislature. Plus, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin makes a fool of Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground