Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
Judges uphold new congressional maps in time for primary filing
RALEIGH — A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
County returns to asset forfeiture program despite ongoing concerns
RALEIGH — It’s been more than a decade since 22 people with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office were ousted because of rampant corruption.
New federal rules could stifle developing N.C. hemp industry
RALEIGH — North Carolina hemp farmers are bracing for an onslaught of federal regulation.
N.C. hemp farmers struggle to meet state’s stringent standards
RALEIGH — Justin Hamilton’s company farm last year lost an entire greenhouse of hemp — somewhere between $25,000 and $35,000 — because his crop violated the state’s tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) threshold by 0.1%.
Congressional map from N.C. House could help Democrats gain seats
RALEIGH — The state House has passed a new congressional map, giving Democrats a better chance to pick up U.S. House seats in 2020, based on recent voting history.
Population shifts will affect how ‘representative’ new districts can be
RALEIGH — For several North Carolina counties, the General Assembly’s new election maps may misrepresent the actual population counts by around 20%.
They’ll be back: Lawmakers adjourn for now, will return Nov. 13
RALEIGH — The 2019 legislative session won’t end until 2020.
Process for drawing new congressional maps may look familiar
RALEIGH — Don’t retire the lottery machines just yet. Experts say the General Assembly may soon enter another round of map redraws.
State senate passes farm bill with delayed hemp ban
RALEIGH — The General Assembly is one step closer to settling the smokable hemp dispute after months of deliberation.
N.C. DOT request for emergency funds facing some skepticism
RALEIGH — Some House members want to give the N.C. Department of Transportation an emergency bailout.
