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Last update: an hour agoElection 2026 (NC): North Carolina’s 2026 general election kicks off this week as county boards begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to voters who requested them; the state board says NC will be the first in the country to mail absentee ballots for the midterms, with requests due by 5 p.m. Oct. 20 and ballots received by county boards by the election deadline. Voting Access & Rules: The lead-up continues amid legal and compliance fights over rushed mail-voting changes, with election officials warning states face near-impossible timelines to follow the order. G20 Tech & Trade: In Chapel Hill, G20 ministers adopted “Carolina Principles” urging governments to avoid inflexible new rules for emerging tech like AI and instead rely on existing frameworks, while U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pushed for standards that reduce trade barriers. Semiconductor Tariffs: Lutnick said any “targeted” semiconductor tariffs are still being shaped and that China hasn’t taken up a chip offer, while South Korea’s office says it will closely monitor impacts. Courts & Politics: The U.S. House rejected a GOP push to permanently cap the Supreme Court at nine justices, a move tied to the broader court-size fight. Local Government: Pender County Commissioner Brett Springer was elected to the NC Association of County Commissioners board for 2026-27. Public Safety: Pitt County launched low-cost rabies vaccinations for pets, charging $15 per animal by appointment at the county shelter.
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