I really liked Joe Stewart's analysis of what NC Senate Democrats, and new leader Sen. Sydney Batch, face as the 2025 NC legislative session starts in about a month. This is from our show "State Lines," produced & analysts booked by dreakcorona.bsky.social #ncpol

Next NC House Speaker, Rep Destin Hall, says he'll continue policy work of past years once he takes the gavel. The "big" issues are always tops in citizens' minds. Carolina Journal's Donna King outlines how people are prioritizing NC issues as '24 ends. The CJ polls were solid this year. #ncpol

@cardinalandpine.bsky.social reporter Michael McElroy was part of our State Lines discussion on the NC Helene bill that sets the stage for releasing relief funds later. He says the focus on FEMA and frustration from NC and federal leaders isn't leading to tangible support as winter arrives. #ncpol

NC's General Assembly passed a Helene Recovery bill that empowers the State Auditor to appoint the State Board of Elections & lessens @joshsteinnc.bsky.social incoming power. @RaleighReporter says like or not, it's NC politics and has been for decades. #ncpol Follow State Lines here: bit.ly/SLBSKY1