The North Carolina House has rejected the Senate’s proposed Hurricane Helene relief bill, highlighting continued disagreement over recovery funding. Governor Stein was briefed on security concerns following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The State Board of Elections has unanimously approved a plan to collect missing voter ID numbers. Meanwhile, a court ruling sided with Governor Stein on judicial vacancies but favored lawmakers in the Utilities Commission appointment dispute. The ongoing debate over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in public schools has now moved to the NC House.