Gang Violence Task Force; JetZero Delays; Food Trucks Win in Court
Gang Violence Task Force; JetZero Delays Hiring; Food Trucks Win in Court
North Carolina officials are examining new strategies to combat gang violence as a state task force reviews law enforcement efforts and public safety priorities. Katie Zehnder from Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss delays in JetZero’s hiring plans as lawmakers continue debating budget and incentive funding. Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation also breaks down a legal victory for food truck owners after Jacksonville declined to appeal a court ruling that challenged local restrictions on mobile vendors. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has signed an order prohibiting state employees from participating in prediction markets, citing ethical concerns.