The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot use emergency powers law to impose tariffs, delivering a significant decision on executive authority and trade policy. Reaction has poured in from political leaders and policy analysts across North Carolina and beyond. Meanwhile, a newly formed task force is examining potential changes to North Carolina’s school accountability system, signaling possible reforms in how student and school performance are measured. In economic development news, four North Carolina cities rank among the top 20 Southern tech hubs, with Raleigh coming in at No. 3, underscoring the state’s growing footprint in the technology sector.