After more than two years without a state budget, officials wasted no time putting one in place. Republican lawmakers continue to push changes to state election laws to combat fraud that Democrats say doesn't exist. Congressman G.K. Butterfield became the latest North Carolina politician to announce his retirement, and the open seats and the new congressional and legislative district maps for 2022 have created a rush among state lawmakers to find the best seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices