North Carolina has been so heavily gerrymandered since 2011 that Republicans are effectively guaranteed to win large majorities even when Democrats win more votes like in 2018 and 2012. This is one of the results, with deadly consequences

How the North Carolina Legislature Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene

Under pressure to control housing costs, Republican lawmakers rejected standards meant to protect against disasters, experts say.

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Nice set up: builders get to build cheaper houses, which will be destroyed by storms and then build again after the houses are destroyed. It's a win-win!