The city of Charlotte has hired an interim attorney, Anthony Fox, of the firm Parker Poe. He replaces Patrick Baker, whose employment the council voted to end earlier this year. The exact reason for the termination was not released, but WFAE reported that some members of council were upset with Baker for fulfilling a WFAE public records request regarding the city’s transportation plan.
Elsewhere, a potential budget stopgap in Congress could have ramifications in North Carolina for those waiting for disaster relief funding after Hurricane Helene. We break down where things stand and what it means for our state.
Gov. Roy Cooper made his farewell address this week. Meanwhile, Gov.-elect Josh Stein is making appointments as he gets his staff ready for the beginning of his administration.
And Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues to find himself embroiled in controversy stemming from a CNN report that alleged Robinson made racist and misogynistic comments on a pornographic website about a decade ago.
GUESTS:
Joe Bruno, WSOC-TV reporter
Ely Portillo, senior editor at WFAE News
Mary Ramsey, local government accountability reporter for the Charlotte Observer
Ben Thompson, morning and midday anchor at WCNC Charlotte and host of WCNC's "Flashpoint"
