Stein Signs Iryna’s Law, FOP Seeks National Guard in Charlotte

Governor Stein has signed Iryna’s Law into law, calling it a critical first step but saying it doesn’t go far enough to address violent crime. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police has requested that the National Guard be deployed to assist Charlotte law enforcement amid rising violence. Meanwhile, a judge has ruled in favor of state legislators in a Senate redistricting case, solidifying GOP-drawn maps. North Carolina’s trade with Canada remains stable overall, though some commodity sectors continue to feel the effects of tariff uncertainty.