Rep. Joe John is a rare legislator with high level experience in all three branches of government. Before his election to the NC House in 2016, Rep. John presided over court rooms as a judge, including service on the NC Court of Appeals from 1992-2000. The Wake County Democrat also worked as the director of the NC State Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab.
Brian and Skye also review a non-voting week that was full of political drama, including plans for a final budget vote next week, Congressman Madison Cawhthorn's plans to run in a new congressional district many thought was for Speaker Tim Moore, the ongoing Leandro lawsuit, and more.
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