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Justin Hamilton’s company farm last year lost an entire greenhouse of hemp ⁠— somewhere between $25,000 and $35,000 ⁠— because his crop violated the state’s THC threshold by 0.1%.
Justin Hamilton’s company farm last year lost an entire greenhouse of hemp ⁠— somewhere between $25,000 and $35,000 ⁠— because his crop violated the state’s THC threshold by 0.1%.
 
Did Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration require operators of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to provide Cooper a $57.8-milion “mitigation fund” before the state would approve the portion of the pipeline heading through North Carolina?
Did Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration require operators of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to provide Cooper a $57.8-milion “mitigation fund” before the state would approve the portion of the pipeline heading through North Carolina?
 
Hurricane victims, struggling rural hospitals, and the state Department of Transportation will get an infusion of cash.
Hurricane victims, struggling rural hospitals, and the state Department of Transportation will get an infusion of cash.
 
What distinguishes government from the other social institutions that make up a society isn’t public spiritedness or organizational flowcharts or periodic elections.
What distinguishes government from the other social institutions that make up a society isn’t public spiritedness or organizational flowcharts or periodic elections.
 
A sense of urgency has taken hold of higher education leaders nationwide. Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
A sense of urgency has taken hold of higher education leaders nationwide. Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s financial woes may be over, but its headaches live on.
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s financial woes may be over, but its headaches live on.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review:
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review:
 
The state House has passed a new congressional map, giving Democrats a better chance to pick up U.S. House seats in 2020, based on recent voting history.
The state House has passed a new congressional map, giving Democrats a better chance to pick up U.S. House seats in 2020, based on recent voting history.
 
N.C. Supreme Court rejects call to review legislative districts, so they're set for next year's election
N.C. Supreme Court rejects call to review legislative districts, so they're set for next year's election
 
We have more activities and actions classified as a crime, something worthy of public condemnation, than just about any state.
We have more activities and actions classified as a crime, something worthy of public condemnation, than just about any state.
 
For several North Carolina counties, the General Assembly’s new election maps may misrepresent the actual population counts by around 20%.
For several North Carolina counties, the General Assembly’s new election maps may misrepresent the actual population counts by around 20%.
 
Road construction will begin to ramp up again early next year, but contractors say they will suffer in the meantime.
Road construction will begin to ramp up again early next year, but contractors say they will suffer in the meantime.
 
When the Democratic Congress and the Obama administration enacted the Affordable Care Act a decade ago, the part that got the most attention was a set of insurance exchanges where Americans could enroll in private health plans with varying degrees of subsidy.
When the Democratic Congress and the Obama administration enacted the Affordable Care Act a decade ago, the part that got the most attention was a set of insurance exchanges where Americans could enroll in private health plans with varying degrees of subsidy.
 
Bruce Clarke couldn’t help his client, so she called a lawyer and ended up with a bill near $1,000.
Bruce Clarke couldn’t help his client, so she called a lawyer and ended up with a bill near $1,000.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court might offer voters more clues in the months ahead that will help them make choices in the 2020 elections.
The N.C. Supreme Court might offer voters more clues in the months ahead that will help them make choices in the 2020 elections.
 
Lawmakers will return to Raleigh Wednesday, Nov. 13, two weeks after adjourning a very, very long session.
Lawmakers will return to Raleigh Wednesday, Nov. 13, two weeks after adjourning a very, very long session.
 
Reforms to the Innovative School District are here to stay after Gov. Roy Cooper allowed Senate Bill 522 to become law without his signature.
Reforms to the Innovative School District are here to stay after Gov. Roy Cooper allowed Senate Bill 522 to become law without his signature.
 
Oh, boy, did I screw up my first attempt at covering a town-council meeting.
Oh, boy, did I screw up my first attempt at covering a town-council meeting.
 
At the nation’s largest employer of the blind, only a skeletal crew of workers remains.
 
Harry Smith, the former leader of the University of North Carolina System board, during his tenure was publicly described as “hands-on,” or “very involved” in the operations of the university system and its 17 campuses.
Harry Smith, the former leader of the University of North Carolina System board, during his tenure was publicly described as “hands-on,” or “very involved” in the operations of the university system and its 17 campuses.
 
A legislative investigation into the permit process for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is a sham, say representatives of Gov. Roy Cooper.
A legislative investigation into the permit process for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is a sham, say representatives of Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
Recently I asked my 14-year-old son to identify the biggest problem at the public school he attends in Wake County. He didn’t hesitate to answer.
Recently I asked my 14-year-old son to identify the biggest problem at the public school he attends in Wake County. He didn’t hesitate to answer.
 
General Assembly would have to modify resolution for next week's session or call separate session to schedule overrides before January
General Assembly would have to modify resolution for next week's session or call separate session to schedule overrides before January
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
 
The way North Carolina sees liquor is changing, for the betterment of consumers.
 
N.C. lawmakers so far have spent two days huddled around computers in a garishly lit legislative committee room, working to fit the puzzle pieces in what will become newly redrawn congressional districts.
N.C. lawmakers so far have spent two days huddled around computers in a garishly lit legislative committee room, working to fit the puzzle pieces in what will become newly redrawn congressional districts.
 
Congressional Democrats are trying to take away what little potential flexibility states have over their health insurance markets.
Congressional Democrats are trying to take away what little potential flexibility states have over their health insurance markets.
 
Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, said he wouldn’t be surprised if a judge orders the state to spend more on education.
Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, said he wouldn’t be surprised if a judge orders the state to spend more on education.
 
Senate Bill 537 creates a $20 million loan program, which will funnel taxpayer dollars to distressed rural hospitals.
Senate Bill 537 creates a $20 million loan program, which will funnel taxpayer dollars to distressed rural hospitals.
 
Mecklenburg County voters rejected a plan to raise the sales tax to fund arts and parks.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation shouldn’t manage its own finances, N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell says.
The N.C. Department of Transportation shouldn’t manage its own finances, N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell says.
 
I know the following plea is probably futile. But I’m going to offer it anyway. Can we please stop making every event into a partisan slugfest?
I know the following plea is probably futile. But I’m going to offer it anyway. Can we please stop making every event into a partisan slugfest?
 
Outside consultants can get a bad rap. Often they deserve it. They might recommend cookie-cutter solutions to problems while failing to account for important, unique local factors.
Outside consultants can get a bad rap. Often they deserve it. They might recommend cookie-cutter solutions to problems while failing to account for important, unique local factors.
 
A big change to the state Medicaid program remains unfunded, increasing the risk of costly delays in Medicaid transformation.
A big change to the state Medicaid program remains unfunded, increasing the risk of costly delays in Medicaid transformation.
 
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