AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoState Budget Showdown: North Carolina lawmakers are poised to take final votes Thursday on a GOP-authored $34 billion budget after preliminary approval, with Democrats arguing it misses needs while Republicans touts tax cuts, pay raises for teachers and law enforcement, and new funding for agencies. Elections & Voting Rules: The House is also moving a sweeping elections bill that would expand state oversight and ballot challenges, while election officials warn voters about registration mailers with errors and confusion. AI Push: Gov. Josh Stein’s AI Strategic Roadmap lays out protections, workforce prep, and government transformation goals, as lawmakers debate how to manage AI’s impact. Military & Foreign Land Protections: The NC Farmland and Military Protection Act (HB 133) cleared the House and would restrict adversarial foreign governments from acquiring sensitive land near bases. Public Safety & Schools: Child passenger restraint rules may shift from weight to height, and counselor shortages are worsening emotional and academic support for students. Business & Defense Industry: JetZero’s blended-wing jet demonstrator points to future manufacturing in Greensboro, while INKAS expands armored vehicle production in Charlotte.
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