A federal trade court has struck down former President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Dr. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation provided analysis on the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Court of Appeals is set to hear a case examining UNC’s potential involvement in the origins of COVID-19.

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Federal officials have filed a lawsuit over alleged inaccuracies in North Carolina’s voter list. House Speaker Tim Moore has introduced a bill aimed at closing radar coverage gaps in high-risk areas. Former President Trump is delaying tariffs on the European Union, while Apple’s iPhone exports from India to the U.S. have surged 76% as part of efforts to reduce reliance on China. The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools must fund retirement benefits for school police officers.

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NOAA is predicting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. FEMA has once again denied North Carolina's request for extended relief funding related to Hurricane Helene, and a new audit highlighting the state's disaster-response failures is set to be released on July 1. The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that State Auditor Jessica Holmes Boliek can maintain her appointments to the state elections board. Meanwhile, tariffs are creating uncertainty in North Carolina’s steel industry.

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A Charlotte City Council member has been indicted on federal charges. At Fort Bragg’s All-American Week, Pete Hegseth delivered a message of support along with promises of pay raises for service members. A bill requiring schools to teach the risks of social media use is advancing in the legislature, while Speaker Hall remains optimistic as the House budget moves forward. The NC Senate is considering a bill targeting political discrimination in FEMA funding, and the House is reallocating $500 million from NC Innovation to bolster disaster recovery efforts.

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The state auditor is investigating a secret settlement between the City of Charlotte and its police chief. Former Vice President Mike Pence and North Carolina leaders addressed growing economic uncertainty driven by tariffs. Durham-based semiconductor manufacturer Wolfspeed is expected to file for bankruptcy within weeks. The NC House has proposed an additional $450 million in Helene relief and is drawing comparisons between its budget reserves and those in the Senate plan.

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The state budget unveiled by the North Carolina House includes several key proposals, including a move toward privatizing parts of the DMV. State Health Plan members are set to face increased deductibles and other changes starting in 2026. Lawmakers are continuing to debate the details of the new budget, with a full recap of the process emerging as negotiations unfold.

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Edwin Peacock has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Charlotte City Council. Governor Josh Stein is asking the state legislature for an additional $891 million in Helene disaster relief funding. North Carolina’s tourism industry hit a new record in 2024, with over $36 billion in spending. Meanwhile, state electronics and tech manufacturers are feeling the strain of ongoing tariffs. A discrimination lawsuit against the NC Symphony has been dismissed.

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This week, the NC House is expected to unveil a budget that includes cutting state taxes on tipped income. The EPA has revised its PFAS water standards and vowed to hold polluters accountable. A busy legislative agenda is anticipated in the General Assembly. A judge has ruled in favor of Jacksonville food truck owners who challenged local signage restrictions. Lawmakers are responding to public frustration over DMV issues, and a new study shows high levels of PFAS in North Carolina beer. Hayes has officially started his term as executive director of the State Board of Elections.

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An upcoming audit set for release on July 1 is expected to reveal failures in North Carolina’s disaster-response system. A new statewide poll shows mixed approval ratings for Governor Josh Stein, Senator Thom Tillis, and former Governor Roy Cooper, with economic concerns and tariffs weighing heavily on voters’ minds. The NC House has passed health bills focused on early detection and preventive care. The annual Got to Be NC Festival is set for this weekend. Meanwhile, a woman in Hoffman has received a new home after a state lawmaker rescued her from a fire.

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A Durham man has been sentenced for burning an American flag. North Carolina business and agriculture leaders are weighing in on new trade agreements with the UK and China. A pharmaceutical company plans to build a manufacturing facility in the state, while a new report highlights high stress levels among Pre-K teachers. Lawmakers are considering oxygen therapy as a potential breakthrough for treating PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Efforts to combat PFAS contamination are receiving a funding boost. Meanwhile, legislation has been introduced to expand the fishing season and an update on driver's license renewals.

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