Ferguson has been selected to fill a vacant North Carolina House seat, adding a new voice to the General Assembly. Meanwhile, the State Treasurer is expanding the use of artificial intelligence within government operations after strong results from a pilot program. Governor Stein’s proposed data center tax plan is drawing increased attention from lawmakers as they weigh economic incentives against potential revenue impacts. In western North Carolina, Hurricane Helene survivors are beginning to move into newly rebuilt homes, marking continued progress in long-term recovery efforts.