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Smythe Shifts Roles Amid Senate Gridlock | Raleigh News
North Carolina’s governor, Josh Stein, has turned to veteran law enforcement leader Jeff Smythe for homeland security advice after the Senate blocked his confirmation as Public Safety Secretary — a move that could set a precedent for future gubernatorial appointments. With a new bill potentially forcing unconfirmed Cabinet picks to step down, Smythe’s transition to an advisory role underscores growing tensions between legislative oversight and executive staffing priorities. Despite Republican concerns over ethics, Smythe’s decades of service — including stints as Burlington police chief and…
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