Christine Zhu

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Christine Zhu

North Carolina Legislative Building (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)The North Carolina Senate Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee reviewed Reid Wilson’s appointment as secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality during its hearing on Wednesday. The hearing was billed as “discussion only.” Lawmakers will take a vote at their next meeting.

3 weeks ago | ncnewsline.com | Christine Zhu

The North Carolina House Judiciary 2 Committee voted 6-5 along party lines Tuesday to pass a bill to allow the permitless carry of concealed firearms, one of the most controversial topics of the current legislative session. Senate Bill 50, “Freedom to Carry NC,” would allow individuals who are U.S. citizens, at least 18 years of age, and not otherwise prohibited by law, to carry concealed weapons without applying for a permit.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Christine Zhu

(Photo: NC Department of Agriculture 2018 Pesticide Report)The Senate Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee approved one bill and discussed two others during its hearing on Tuesday. Lawmakers voted to pass House Bill 126, titled “Revise Voluntary Ag. District Laws,” without any discussion or testimony. This measure would require government agencies considering condemning or rezoning property within a voluntary agricultural district to hold a public hearing.

1 month ago | ncnewsline.com | Christine Zhu

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday voiced strong support for retaining and strengthening the state’s electric vehicle industry. Speaking at an Institute for Emerging Issues forum entitled “Future Forward Energy,” at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Stein said he has communicated with the state’s congressional delegation about the urgency of keeping tax credits designed to support the EV industry.

1 month ago | ncnewsline.com | Christine Zhu

by Christine Zhu, NC Newsline May 27, 2025 Advocates for speeding the nation’s transition to electric vehicles have joined the list of groups and individuals criticizing the massive budget reconciliation bill that was narrowly approved by U.S. House Republicans last week.