Mental Health Policy: North Carolina lawmakers are weighing a proposal to encourage mental health treatment without automatically committing people to psychiatric facilities, aiming to ease crowding and staffing strain. Data Centers & Energy Costs: A data center crackdown bill is set for fast movement in the House, including rules on electricity and infrastructure costs, water use, and limits on local incentive deals. Teen Social Media Limits: House Bill 301 would restrict social media accounts for kids under 13 and require parent consent for ages 14-15, with added education requirements tied to AI training. Anti-Gang Legislation: “Jaleeyah’s Law” (HB 1173) heads to a House judiciary committee hearing, targeting gang recruitment and leadership thresholds and tightening gun access for identified gang members. Criminal Justice & Public Safety: A former Shelby officer turned himself in after being charged with assault over a viral arrest video showing him punching a woman in handcuffs. Reentry Support: A new app, Next Steps by RREPS, uses AI to generate personalized reentry plans for people leaving incarceration, pulling from a verified resource database. Local Economy & Growth: Buc-ee’s is set to break ground on its first North Carolina travel center in Mebane on June 10, promising nearly 200 jobs. Military & Community: Rep. Don Davis swore in “Future Soldiers” at a Greenville recruiting event, highlighting enlistment and service.