The North Carolina State Health Plan has issued a response following a recent court ruling in the transgender care case, outlining next steps as legal challenges continue. In-person early voting for municipal elections begins Thursday across the state, with several key local races drawing attention. A new state program has eliminated $6.5 billion in medical debt for roughly 2.5 million North Carolinians, providing major financial relief for residents. Meanwhile, the NC Appeals Court issued a mixed ruling in the ongoing appointments dispute involving Governor Stein and legislative leaders.