Julie Kay

Charlotte

Reporter at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

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Charlotte City Council returns Tuesday night after weeks of controversy

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte City Council is set to return Tuesday night with a full plate, both on and off the agenda. In just the last week, Councilwoman Tiawana Brown was indicted on federal fraud charges. Her and her two daughters are accused of misusing $124,000 in COVID-19 loans. On Sunday, CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings announced his retirement, as well as the details of the reported settlement. Both of these are not on the agenda for discussion.
What's next for Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown amid fraud charges?

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown has consistently reiterated this week that she will not resign after a federal indictment on charges of COVID-19 relief fraud. But if she is convicted, she might have to. A felony conviction, under the state constitution, would mean she is disqualified from office. Brown does have a prior fraud conviction from the 1990s, but it was expunged, which is why she is eligible now.
What's next for Charlotte City Council amid drama over alleged settlement?

3 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Amid allegations of corruption within the Charlotte City Council and an alleged settlement with the police chief, WCNC Charlotte is looking into viewer questions about what's true and what comes next. Charlotte City Council recently reached a reported settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings during a closed-door session over former Council member Tariq Bokhari's public and private war against the police chief.
North Carolina lawmakers target 'middlemen' in push to lower prescription prices

1 month ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A bill advancing through the North Carolina General Assembly this week could significantly impact prescription drug costs for consumers, with many believing it will lead to lower prices. But not everyone agrees. House Bill 163, which cleared the House with bipartisan support Tuesday, would crack down on pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, the middlemen between pharmacists and insurers.
Before you continue to YouTube

1 month ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

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DOGE in NC? What cuts are in the state Senate's budget proposal

1 month ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

RALEIGH, N.C. — This week, Senate Republicans advanced their two-year $65.9 billion budget proposal. It will now go to the House for approval. It includes massive tax cuts, pay raises for law enforcement, and $700 million more for Hurricane Helene relief. But it also includes major job cuts — and paves a path for even more. The DAVE Act, or Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency, would operate similarly to the federal government's DOGE, or Department of Government Efficiency.
'Enough is enough' | Undecided NC Supreme Court race could come down to Tuesday decision

1 month ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

RALEIGH, N.C. — The race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court — the last undecided contest in the nation from the 2024 election — is far from over, with 5,000 ballots still hanging in the balance. On Friday, the state’s highest court allowed parts of Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin’s ballot challenge to proceed. Of the 65,000 ballots Griffin initially contested, the court ruled that approximately 60,000 ballots with “incomplete registration” cannot be discarded.
What's next for NC State Supreme Court race between Griffin, Riggs

2 months ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Supreme Court's 2024 election remains unresolved following a recent appellate court decision that could invalidate over 65,000 ballots. On Friday, a state appeals court panel ruled 2-1 along party lines to favor of Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin against incumbent Allison Riggs. For months, Griffin has been contesting the validity of around 60,000 North Carolina ballots cast during the November elections.
Before you continue to YouTube

2 months ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

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$535M Helene relief stalled as NC House balks at Senate proposal

2 months ago | wcnc.com | Julie Kay

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