Gov. Josh Stein signs the state budget into law, praising Medicaid and Hurricane Helene relief funds and criticizing cuts to vacant state jobs. Plus, unaffiliated voter registration grows as the 2026 election nears. Panelists: Travis Fain (Fain Communications), Lennie Friedman (NC Forward Party), Donna King (Carolina Journal) and former state Senator Mike Woodard. Host: Melody Hunter-Pillion.