North Carolina's constitutional carry debate clears a major hurdle in the House Judiciary Committee, with the legislation now on track to become the 30th state to legalize constitutional carry. Meanwhile, homeowners' insurance rates have increased by 7.5% in the state, with average rates set to rise another 7.5% next year. The state is also recovering from Hurricane Helene, with efforts underway to drive business in western North Carolina. The steel industry is facing uncertainty due to tariffs, with the US imposing a 50% tariff on most imported steel and aluminum products.
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