NC’s Supreme Court Winner Finally Revealed. Six Months Later… | Ep 17

Written By Lily .

Key Topics Covered:

📌 NC Supreme Court Race Finally Certified
— Justice Allison Riggs officially declared winner after 6-month legal battle
— What the federal judge’s ruling means for election integrity in NC
— Why every vote counted (margin: just 734 votes)

📌 Change in Elections Leadership
— Democrat Karen Brinson Bell replaced by Republican Sam Hayes
— Lawmakers shifted appointment power from the governor to the state auditor
— What this means for future elections and local trust

📌 3 Bills Targeting Minors Passed the NC House
— HB 519: Parental consent now required for minors’ mental health, STI, and substance use care
— HB 301: Teens under 16 must get parental permission to join social media
— HB 959: Schools must block platforms like TikTok on devices and networks

📌 Critical Thinking Segment
— What is critical thinking?
— How to process legislation before reacting
— Questions to ask yourself when a bill hits close to home

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(00:44) NC Supreme Court Race

(03:05) NC Board of Elections

(08:25) Bills Passed Targeting Minors

(11:36) Closing

 
 
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