Lawmakers advanced a proposal that would bar unauthorized camping on public property statewide and require cities to set up certified campsites with sanitation and security. Supporters point to federal funding incentives; advocates call it criminalization without housing.

Monroe’s City Council voted 6‑1 to open an ethics probe into Councilman Gary Anderson after a police report involving a 15‑year‑old; an independent review and a CMPD referral are underway.

Trustees approved a strategic plan and Medicare benefit changes on June 5 while expanding Lantern and an Eat Well pilot. Final votes on 2027 premiums are set for July 10.

A House committee advanced a bill that would turn Moore County and Albemarle municipal races into partisan contests and shift Moore County elections to even‑year ballots.

South Carolina’s June 9 primary will decide open governor and congressional nominees, with record early turnout and ballot quirks that affect Charlotte suburbs.

Rep. Nancy Mace launched a South Carolina governor bid centered on a "Five Years to Zero" income‑tax plan, promises to fix roads and targeted property‑tax relief for seniors.

A News & Observer analysis found 33 of North Carolina’s 115 districts plan early openings, setting local boards against a 2004 calendar law and prompting lawsuits and legislative debate.

Rep. Jordan Lopez filed HB 1071 to direct $85M to replace federal SNAP administrative dollars and blunt a $191M county cost shift as federal rules change this fall.

Faith leaders warned HB 696’s technical changes could raise copays and strip coverage from thousands of lawfully residing immigrants and delivered a 348‑signature letter to the General Assembly.

CMS will consider a districtwide free‑speech policy after a Charlie Kirk spirit‑rock controversy and a federal lawsuit over student expression.

The safety committee advanced rules to ban purchasing or drinking alcohol at strip clubs after 2 A.M., add inspections and broaden grounds for permit revocation.

Council took straw votes Monday to decide which FY 2027 budget amendments will advance. Final adoption is scheduled for June 8.

A Charlotte council member urged exploring whether hospitality taxes could pay for more police uptown, citing a recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision.