Speaker Hall announcing the formation of the Helene recovery committee and a Federal Appeals Court scheduling oral arguments on January 27 in the NC Supreme Court election dispute. Mitch Koaki of the John Locke Foundation also commented on the court case. CNN rebuts Robinson's arguments while seeking dismissal of a defamation lawsuit, and Stein emphasizes unity and collaboration to strengthen North Carolina during his inauguration address. Additionally, a decision on the NC homeowners insurance rate hike request is expected to be made public soon.