Federal appeals court debating the proper venue for a North Carolina election dispute, NC Treasurer Briner's plans to address pension and health plan deficits while boosting retiree COLAs, and the dismissal of a case against former treasurer Folwell after he reimbursed the state. Other highlights include Senator Budd's reintroduction of a bill to deport illegal immigrants who assault police and the rollout of an AI security program in NC schools amid privacy and safety concerns.