Riggs rejected Griffin’s request for clarification in a North Carolina election dispute, shifting the case to the NC Supreme Court and Justice Myers. Governor Stein asked FEMA for more time to cover Helene recovery costs. Senator Tillis proposed streamlining relief for small businesses affected by Helene. Brianna Kraemer reported that lawmakers are preparing for subscription-based car features and that North Carolina is moving to add Medicaid work requirements. North Carolina pork farmers are also facing fallout from the trade war.