State Lines | March 7, 2025 | Season 2025 Bills on DEI, ICE cooperation and cryptocurrency investments and state health plan investments.

I'm on PBS NC's State Lines this week discussing this week's #ncga action, from DEI to immigration enforcement to cryptocurrency: video.pbsnc.org/video/march-... #ncpol

This week on State Lines: Chris Sinclair, Sen. Benton Sawrey, Sen. Natalie Murdock & @raleighreporter.bsky.social discuss NC’s fiscal outlook, DMV audit, Hurricane Helene recovery fund models & more! Watch now: youtu.be/EejDnQZAZks #ncpol @kellymccullen.bsky.social

This week on State Lines: Bob Orr, Maggie Barlow, Paul Shumaker & @raleighreporter.bsky.social discuss the ballot lawsuit filed by candidate Griffin, Helene funding requests, a bill on healthcare transparency, a bill shortening early voting & more! Watch now: youtu.be/qVj99tfbuD4?... #ncpol

The VIP analyst of them all!

It's our 100th show and it's a fun ride!

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

The bag in the Waffle House was much more valuable than the cash in it back then, wasn't it?

This crew kept it rolling this week. Load it up for your walk and we will be done before you get home! #ncpol

In hindsight, their ambivalence about the matter was just fine.....

We left the bugs when Coble evicted us to give the print media the "Deluxe Accomodations"

We aren't cool enough for the Capital Press Corps either, but if membership requires returning to that basement office...........

It's always great to have you on the show, Colin!

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

Nothing that is happening in regard to how power is being wielded in NC is unprecedented. But that's different from policy and bill content debates. Did you have this pic of @raleighreporter.bsky.social stored on your phone?

Hanging out at PBS North Carolina this morning to tape State Lines, airing Friday. Tune in to find out if these are the other panelists or just my emotional support #ncpol

Also with me on the panel: Michael McElroy of @cardinalandpine.bsky.social, GOP consultant Pat Ryan, Donna King of Carolina Journal and host @kellymccullen.bsky.social

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