Prediction Markets & Ethics: Gov. Josh Stein is set to sign an executive order barring state employees from using nonpublic work information to bet on prediction markets, expanding North Carolina’s ethics rules amid the growth of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Public Safety & Courts: Federal prosecutors filed to seize a northeast Charlotte hotel, alleging it functioned as a “distribution hub” for illegal guns and narcotics, following a joint FBI/CMPD investigation and raids that led to multiple arrests and charges. Behavioral Health: The NC Department of Health and Human Services approved the consolidation of Vaya Health and Partners Health Management into a new public behavioral health organization, Vaya Partners, effective Oct. 1 and serving more than 222,000 members across 47 counties. Health Care Costs: A Carolina Journal poll says voters back market-oriented health care changes, including ending Certificate of Need restrictions and expanding advanced practice nurse authority, as lawmakers debate the budget. Local Government: New Hanover County rescheduled its agenda review meeting to May 27, shifting the time but keeping the same location and topics. Military & Memorial Day: North Carolina communities marked Memorial Day with ceremonies honoring servicemembers and veterans, including local tributes in Lee County.