North Carolina Republicans

North Carolina Democrats introduced three constitutional amendments to reform the state's court system and protect gubernatorial powers, responding to ProPublica's findings of Republican-led efforts to reduce the governor's authority. The measures aim to prevent partisan shifts in power and increase transparency, though they are unlikely to pass in the current legislative session due to Republican majorities.

Logan Federico was killed by a repeat offender with a lengthy criminal history, prompting calls for criminal justice reform in South Carolina. The article demands systemic changes to prevent such tragedies by improving record-keeping, sentencing, and judicial accountability.