North Carolina Governor Josh Stein expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding the future of FEMA and NOAA, which could impact the state's disaster management and emergency response capabilities. The state is preparing for the upcoming hurricane season, and officials are working to improve communication and response efforts. Meanwhile, the Reigns Act, a bill aimed at limiting the power of unelected bureaucrats, is gaining momentum in the North Carolina General Assembly. An investigation into missing campaign finance records from a candidate in Rockingham County is also underway. [... more]