Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Gov. Josh Stein signs the state budget into law, praising Medicaid and Hurricane Helene relief funds and criticizing cuts to vacant state jobs. Plus, unaffiliated voter registration grows as the 2026 election nears. Panelists: Travis Fain (Fain Communications), Lennie Friedman (NC Forward Party), Donna King (Carolina Journal) and former state Senator Mike Woodard. Host: Melody Hunter-Pillion.
State Lines
In this roundtable discussion, experienced political analysts, journalists and elected officials examine North Carolina's top legislative stories and current events.
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Gov. Josh Stein signs the state budget into law, praising Medicaid and Hurricane Helene relief funds and criticizing cuts to vacant state jobs. Plus, unaffiliated voter registration grows as the 2026 election nears. Panelists: Travis Fain (Fain Communications), Lennie Friedman (NC Forward Party), Donna King (Carolina Journal) and former state Senator Mike Woodard. Host: Melody Hunter-Pillion.
State Lines
In this roundtable discussion, experienced political analysts, journalists and elected officials examine North Carolina's top legislative stories and current events.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina Channel for more stories! youtube.com/@MyPBSNC
Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: pbsnc.org/app/.
This program is made possible by viewers like you!
Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate
