Casinos! NC lawmakers weigh massive increase in legalized gambling

Casinos! NC lawmakers weigh massive increase in legalized gambling

Author: WRAL News | Raleigh, North Carolina July 21, 2023 Duration: 31:08

In the course of one legislative session, North Carolina may go from having heavy limits on gambling to allowing sports gambling on cell phones, slot-machine-style machines in restaurants and gas stations and four new casinos. WRAL News reporters Travis Fain and Brian Murphy break down the latest. Plus: state budget news, education policy, a roundup of 2024 political candidates. And are Republican lawmakers about to blow a $13 billion hole in the budget?


Every week, the political landscape in North Carolina shifts with new debates, decisions, and developments. NC Capitol Wrap brings you directly into that conversation with the experienced journalists from WRAL News in Raleigh. This isn't just a summary of headlines; it's a focused discussion on the laws being crafted, the policies being debated, and the personalities driving it all under the dome. You'll hear clear explanations of complex legislative processes, analysis on how state government actions affect communities from the mountains to the coast, and interviews with key figures who are shaping the future of the Tar Heel State. For anyone who wants to move beyond the soundbites and understand the real stories behind North Carolina politics, this podcast serves as an essential, grounded resource. Tune in for straightforward reporting and context that helps make sense of the news emerging from the state capital.
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The Wrap begins to get you ready for the coming election [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:26
Topics covered include Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, Medicaid deal no closer, no tax break on student debt relief, and our new election education project, NC Votes 101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…
Another big economic development announcement for NC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:40
Laura and Travis gather again to break down the week that was in North Carolina politics and to ponder: Are all these big wins on economic development a sign that divided government is a good thing for North Carolina? Pl…
Campaign season heating up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:13
We're heading to the home stretch, folks, and the post-Labor Day campaign season boom is set to begin. In this week's Wrap Bryan and Travis discuss North Carolina's U.S. Senate race, the 13th Congressional District, the…
Election season never ends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:53
Topics on The Wrap this week include abortion, Medicaid expansion, state supreme court ruling on amendments, the lieutenant governor's book, election rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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