Gov. Josh Stein's request for over $1 billion from the General Assembly for urgent rebuilding needs in Western North Carolina. Brianna Kraemer from the Carolina Journal reported on 2025 tax reform efforts, highlighting North Carolina Republicans' push to cut taxes for service workers, seniors, and gamblers. Detailed opposition from Riggs and the elections board to Griffin’s motion to dismiss a federal appeal. A Durham native as one of the soldiers killed in a mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. Theresa Opeka also discussed Stein's funding request.