Marcia Morey

Rep. Marcia Morey discusses concerns over the state budget's impact on teachers and state employees, late-night 'teen takeovers' prompting discussions on curfews and gun regulation, and Republican efforts to alter election laws. She highlights the rushed 600-page budget's provisions and ongoing legislative issues.

A controversial Republican-backed bill in North Carolina, requiring local governments to regulate homeless camps and make shelters drug-free zones, has passed the House and is now awaiting Governor Josh Stein's approval. Supporters argue it enhances public safety and dignity, while critics claim it fails to address housing and addiction issues.

Democratic state lawmakers in North Carolina proposed a constitutional amendment to ensure at least 14 days of in-person early voting for even-numbered year elections, following Republican legislation aiming to reduce the current 17-day period to 10 days. The amendment requires supermajority support in both legislative chambers to proceed, but Republicans hold the necessary majority, making passage unlikely.

North Carolina Democrats introduced three constitutional amendments to reform the state's court system and protect gubernatorial powers, responding to ProPublica's findings of Republican-led efforts to reduce the governor's authority. The measures aim to prevent partisan shifts in power and increase transparency, though they are unlikely to pass in the current legislative session due to Republican majorities.

North Carolina House Democrats previewed legislation for rideshare driver safety following the 2025 killing of a Durham Uber driver and renewed calls for gun safety measures, including red flag laws. The proposed rideshare protections would require companies to report incidents and explore tools like in-vehicle cameras, while gun safety advocates highlighted stalled efforts under the Republican-led legislature. The family of the killed driver sued Uber, demanding corporate accountability for insufficient safety measures.