Supreme Court & Elections: The U.S. Supreme Court lifted part of a block on President Trump’s mail-voting restrictions, but Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned the ruling could spark “chaos” as states—including North Carolina’s overseas and military voters—face a tight timeline for September ballots. Voting Access & Rules: The Postal Service is preparing new requirements that could force some jurisdictions to redo ballot envelopes and use an electronic system to identify mail voters, with noncompliance risking ballots not being sent. North Carolina Courts: A North Carolina senator’s suit tied to wrongfully convicted men will move forward after the Court of Appeals rejected a request to pause the case. Public Safety: North Carolina law enforcement is gearing up for the Labor Day “Booze It & Lose It” impaired-driving crackdown, while a separate multi-agency child sex sting in Lee County led to 14 arrests. Workforce & Industry: GE Aerospace’s Wilmington apprenticeship program has trained more than 80 people since launching last year, and the state is also backing a $40 million Great Southern Wood expansion in Scotland County tied to a pending $200,000 grant. Local Governance: Ashe residents urged commissioners to adopt a resolution against racism and hate speech, with the board delaying action until a later agenda.