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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The Trump administration is recognizing National Charter Schools Week with renewed support for school choice. North Carolina Democrats held a symbolic press conference “funeral” to mourn the failure of several legislative proposals. No Democrats supported a House bill that would restrict government benefits to legal residents only. The state is expanding opportunities for hunting and fishing. Donald van der Vaart’s appointment to the North Carolina Utilities Commission remains the subject of an ongoing legal dispute.

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The North Carolina Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing bias against farmers who rely on fossil fuels when seeking loans. Allison Riggs is set to be sworn in to the NC Supreme Court following a six-month legal dispute. Schools across the state have been targeted in a Bitcoin extortion scheme linked to a data breach, prompting renewed focus on cybersecurity. In an exclusive interview, Boliek discussed changes to the state election board. Meanwhile, Duke Energy has filed a second motion to dismiss Carrboro’s climate lawsuit.

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The U.S. and China have announced a 90-day reduction in tariffs following new trade negotiations. The North Carolina House is calling for a convention of states to address what it describes as an unsustainable national debt. Donald Trump has endorsed NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons for re-election. Tourism in North Carolina hit a record high in 2024, with over $36 billion in spending. Lawmakers are also considering a bill that would allow lifetime concealed-carry permits in the state.

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Donald Trump has dropped his support for Martin following pressure from Senator Thom Tillis. A new report gives the North Carolina State Board of Elections a ‘C’ grade for its handling of the 2024 election. McNabb testified before a DOGE subcommittee. Tobacco farmers are expressing hope that a new trade deal will improve market conditions. Country music star Eric Church has confirmed two new properties to support victims of Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, the NC Senate has approved a bill allowing private school staff to carry firearms.

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Justice Jefferson Griffin has officially conceded his North Carolina Supreme Court race to Allison Riggs. A GOP-led state election board has appointed a new director, chair, and secretary, signaling a shift in leadership. In the legislature, a House bill aims to ease DMV backlogs, and lawmakers have unanimously passed a measure to cap emergency ambulance ride costs. Meanwhile, the state treasurer and controller are asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to block a ruling involving Richmond County schools.

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Lawmakers frustrated with their own homeowners associations are pushing for reforms to better protect property owners. A new House bill would legalize the sale of raw milk in North Carolina. Lieutenant Governor Farley has warned that a recent court decision could undermine the authority of the Council of State. REAL ID requirements take effect today, and a bill allowing over-the-counter sales of ivermectin is advancing in the legislature. The NC Senate has passed a bill granting more flexibility over school calendars.

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A federal judge has ruled in favor of Allison Riggs, ordering her to be certified as the winner of the North Carolina Supreme Court race. The NC Sheriffs’ Association has clarified that cooperation with ICE is voluntary, not mandatory. China is scaling back imports of several major North Carolina exports, raising economic concerns. Meanwhile, Carrboro is defending its climate lawsuit against Duke Energy.

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Jon Sanders of the John Locke Foundation warns that activist-driven bureaucracy is hindering progress on the state’s energy future, in the report 'Power Plays: How an Activist Bureaucracy Obstructs NC’s Energy Future, and What to Do About It'. Rep. Sarah Stevens has filed to run in the 2026 North Carolina Supreme Court race.  Congressional candidates Pat Harrigan and Richard Hudson are backing parents in a legal battle against a Charlotte private school, while lawmakers have passed several bills aimed at reducing bureaucratic delays in health care. The NC House has also approved a measure allowing handguns on private-school grounds.

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