AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections Overhaul in the Spotlight: Republicans are pushing House Bill 958, a sweeping North Carolina elections package that would expand State Auditor Dave Boliek’s power to audit local elections, restrict how officials promote turnout, and let residents challenge a neighbor’s ballot up to five days after Election Day—prompting protests at the legislature and raising fears of a more hostile voting environment. Rural Funding: Gov. Josh Stein’s Rural Infrastructure Authority approved more than $4 million for rural development, including grants tied to job creation and street/sidewalk rehabilitation in places like Lexington, Reidsville, and Asheboro. Public Safety vs. Cost: Across states, lawmakers are loosening building code rules to cut construction costs, including changes that could allow some low-rise apartments to use fewer stairways—sparking safety concerns from critics. Health and Schools: A report highlights how summer break worsens child food insecurity in eastern North Carolina, as families lose school meal support and local pantries scramble to fill the gap. Higher Ed Research: UNC’s flagship isn’t the only story—one medical school increased NIH funding by 20.4% from 2024 to 2025, underscoring how competitive federal research dollars are. UNC DEI Fight: A new report claims UNC Chapel Hill remains embedded with DEI practices despite reform efforts.
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