Katherine Zehnder

Public Policy Reporter at Carolina Journal

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Bill prohibits land ownership by adversaries

1 week ago | journalpatriot.com | Katherine Zehnder

The N.C. Senate Agriculture, Energy and Environmental Committee approved a bill prohibiting the foreign acquisition of land by adversarial nations on April 8. Prohibit Foreign Ownership of NC Land (SB 394) is sponsored by Sens. Bob Brinson, R-Craven, Timothy Moffitt, R-Henderson, and Bobby Hanig, R-Currituck. It advanced to the Senate Judiciary Committee. “The key purpose of this bill is to both safeguard our agriculture integrity and to protect our national security,” explained Brinson.
Troxler signals the start of Christmas tree harvest

Nov 4, 2024 | carolinacoastonline.com | Katherine Zehnder

On Wednesday, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler signaled the start of the Christmas tree harvest season with a ceremonial tree lighting in Laurel Springs at the Upper Mountain Research Station. The event was held at the Research Station’s Tobacco Trust Fund Christmas Tree Seed Center. “What a way to kick it off the season, with the generous support of the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund,” said Troxler.
NC Farm Bureau Sues US Dept Of Labor

Oct 29, 2024 | jocoreport.com | Katherine Zehnder

By Katherine Zehnder Carolina Journal “Our complaint is that the DOL doesn’t have the authority to require collective bargaining or to provide collective bargaining and self-organization rights to workers; that’s Congress’ job,” said Jake Parker, general counsel for the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation.
NC State Fair: Can tradition weather the storm?

Oct 18, 2024 | carolinacoastonline.com | Katherine Zehnder

For many families from western North Carolina, this year’s state fair could be a much-needed bright spot in the midst of hardship. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler spoke on Monday about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and its potential impact on the upcoming 2024 NC State Fair, which opened on October 17 and runs through October 27. kAmp4C@DD E96 DE2E6[ c\w J@FE9 92G6 366?
NC Boasts Brimming Reserve Funds For Disaster Relief

Oct 8, 2024 | jocoreport.com | Katherine Zehnder

By Katherine Zehnder Carolina Journal Over the past several months, the Carolina Journal has examined “reserve funds” in depth, explaining what they are, how they work, and where the money is going. Given the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, how can these “reserve funds” be used to fund relief efforts? Two different reserve funds—the “State Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund” and the “Savings Reserve” —can be tapped to fund relief efforts for Helene.
Crops Suffer Under Drought Conditions In 99 Counties Across NC

Jul 7, 2024 | jocoreport.com | Katherine Zehnder

By Katherine Zehnder Carolina Journal “As North Carolina enters a crucial period of the growing season for most crops, drought is now affecting about half of the state,”said Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman of N.C. State University. “I encourage farmers to keep reporting and documenting what is going on with their crops to their insurance agent, FSA office, as well as talk with their congressmen and senators,” North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler told the Carolina Journal.
House Passes The Shalom Act, Despite Division In Jewish Community

May 10, 2024 | jocoreport.com | Katherine Zehnder

By Katherine Zehnder Carolina Journal On Wednesday, the NC House of Representatives passed HB 942, the SHALOM Act, in a bipartisan vote of 105-4, one week after it was filed by House Speaker Tim Moore. “Considering the recent rise of violence and hate speech toward Jewish individuals across the country, it is imperative that we recognize antisemitism when we see it,” Moore said in a press release.
Conservatives Push To Increase Early Voting

Feb 1, 2024 | jocoreport.com | Katherine Zehnder

By Katherine Zehnder Carolina Journal “It is a losing game for conservatives to believe their vote doesn’t count and they’re going to get cheated. That is a that is way to lose elections and you can’t let what other people may do somewhere else affect what you do, that’s a losing strategy.” Dallas Woodhouse, American Majority NC.
Moore, Berger Join SCOTUS Court Filing To Keep Trump On Ballot

Jan 23, 2024 | jocoreport.com | Katherine Zehnder

By Katherine Zehnder Carolina Journal “This Democratic Party is off the rails in leftist land that we have never seen. They are so unhinged and about trying to maintain power that they are trying to predetermine the outcome of the election before the first vote is cast,” N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore. State House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, and Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, joined an amicus brief Thursday filed at the US Supreme Court.
Surveillance cameras removed from Montecito trail; hiker raises concern

Apr 19, 2023 | newspress.com | Katherine Zehnder

Editor’s note: Surveillance cameras on Ridge Trail in Montecito, which prompted concern from resident Bryan Rosen, have been removed. This story looks at the chronology of events for the cameras that Mr. Rosen discovered during a hike. Montecito resident Bryan Rosen was taking a hike up Ridge Trail, which was busy with hikers. When Mr. Rosen reached the hot springs, he found a surveillance camera pointed at a pool of hot water. This was on Feb. 17.