Council of State Recap; Emissions Inspections End; Stein Issues Veto -The Carolina Journal News Hour

The program recaps this week’s Council of State meeting, including North Carolina surpassing 100,000 new business registrations, updates on the state’s agricultural industry, and recognition of a Medal of Honor recipient. Katie Zehnder of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the new state budget’s elimination of vehicle emissions inspections for most drivers. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has vetoed legislation addressing homelessness while signing a dozen other bills into law. Plus, Stein is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to extend briefing deadlines into October in an ongoing legal dispute with legislative leaders. The Carolina Journal News Hour with Nick Craig on WBT airs Monday - Friday from 5AM - 6AM