Mental Health Reform Push; NC Population Boom; $3B Health Case

A new report is calling for reforms to North Carolina’s involuntary commitment and mental health treatment system, citing gaps in care and rising demand for services. Meanwhile, a study shows the state continues to grow rapidly, with a new resident moving to North Carolina every seven minutes, adding pressure to housing, infrastructure, and services. In legal news, the North Carolina Supreme Court is taking up a $3 billion dispute over retiree health benefits, a case with major implications for taxpayers and state employees.