AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefense & Economy: Gov. Josh Stein and the NC Department of Commerce announced NC ALIGN, a new statewide advisory council meant to connect North Carolina’s defense research, advanced manufacturing, and national security work to federal funding and high-paying jobs. Disaster Recovery: Stein and DEQ leaders marked a major milestone in western North Carolina, saying DEQ has awarded more than $1 billion for Hurricane Helene water infrastructure and resilience, with most damaged systems restored but hundreds of millions still needed. Elections & Voting Access: The North Carolina State Board of Elections is reviewing nearly 1,600 voter registrations after federal data flagged potential noncitizens on voter rolls, as election integrity remains a flashpoint. Local Government & Housing: Winston-Salem adopted a $700.9 million budget after trimming a proposed property tax increase, while Concord opened an affordable workforce housing complex built from a former church. Public Safety & Courts: A federal judge sentenced a Raleigh man to prison for escaping from a residential reentry center, and a Raleigh-area ICE protest drew attention to immigration enforcement concerns. Environment & Agriculture: DEQ and USDA partners marked the 100th farmland conservation easement, and a statewide boil water advisory in Anson County was lifted after repairs and testing. Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded an iceberg lettuce recall tied to cyclospora, including products sold in North Carolina.
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