North Carolina Elections: The State Board of Elections urged voters to verify registration status, beware of misleading “registration drive” claims, and remember county and state officials don’t do door-to-door registration ahead of the 2026 midterms. Child Welfare Law: The NC House unanimously advanced the Dominique Moody Safety Act, aimed at earlier detection of abuse and stronger scrutiny of repeated reports, sending it to the Senate. Transportation Fight: Monroe City Council reversed course and reaffirmed support for the I-77 South toll lane project, while the CRTPO board’s earlier withdrawal vote remains in place and a proposed state budget amendment could force municipalities to repay funds. Public Higher Education: A new accreditor, the Commission for Public Higher Education, is seeking federal recognition and has named its inaugural CEO, with UNC system leadership among founding members. Healthcare & Politics: Duke University expanded abortion coverage in student health insurance after lobbying, drawing criticism from pro-life groups. Federal Security: Two separate federal cases in North Carolina and Florida charged men for threatening to kill President Trump, including online posts referencing explosives. State Honors: Gov. Josh Stein presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Charlotte leaders including Mayor Vi Lyles and Panthers owner David Tepper.