NC moves to end DEI

NC lawmakers are moving to ban DEI programs in state agencies. Brianna Kraemer from Carolina Journal reports that Gen Z is trending more conservative due to a surplus of alternative media sources. A disaster loan reform bill from Senators Tillis and Budd is advancing with bipartisan support, and Trump praised Governor Stein during a White House meeting with governors. Theresa Opeka from Carolina Journal states that NCDHHS regulators have rejected requests for three new hospitals, beds, and operating rooms under CON law.