GenX Legislation To Have Broad Support But No Funding

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State lawmakers are expected to make addressing the water pollutant GenX a priority in their upcoming legislative session. Republican Rep. Ted Davis may introduce a draft bill as early as Jan. 4 that is expected to have bipartisan support. But as News & Observer reporter Will Doran points out, a lack of funding for its provisions will likely be a sticking point.

 News and Observer reporter Will Doran updates us on how lawmakers are expected to address GenX water contamination and WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Jeff Tiberii takes a look at what the state legislature has on its short-term and year-long agendas.

Host Frank Stasio talks to Doran about the latest on GenX. He also speaks with WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Jeff Tiberii about other items the state legislature has on its short-term and year-long agendas.

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