May Poll: Economy and Approval Ratings

An upcoming audit set for release on July 1 is expected to reveal failures in North Carolina’s disaster-response system. A new statewide poll shows mixed approval ratings for Governor Josh Stein, Senator Thom Tillis, and former Governor Roy Cooper, with economic concerns and tariffs weighing heavily on voters’ minds. The NC House has passed health bills focused on early detection and preventive care. The annual Got to Be NC Festival is set for this weekend. Meanwhile, a woman in Hoffman has received a new home after a state lawmaker rescued her from a fire.