ICE Eyes NC Facility; FEMA Lawsuit; Duke Bills

Federal immigration officials are considering opening North Carolina’s first federal immigration detention center in Winton, a proposal Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal examines along with its potential impact on the region. The program also covers North Carolina joining a lawsuit challenging new FEMA grant conditions, arguing the requirements could affect the state’s access to disaster recovery funding. Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal discusses Duke Energy’s latest regulatory settlement, which reduces a proposed rate increase but still leaves most North Carolina households facing a 9.5% hike. Plus, the state Senate is set to debate a major elections bill as lawmakers return to Raleigh.