DPS Nominee Faces Scrutiny; Elections Bill Advances

Governor Josh Stein’s nominee to lead the Department of Public Safety is facing increased scrutiny from state senators over ethics concerns and questions surrounding her law enforcement record. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to examine House Bill 958, a wide-ranging elections measure that includes performance audits and other changes designed to strengthen oversight of North Carolina’s election system. Plus, lawmakers are tackling a packed agenda at the General Assembly as budget negotiations and major policy debates continue.