AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S. Senate Race: Elon University polling shows Roy Cooper leading Michael Whatley 53%-42% among likely voters, with Cooper far more familiar to North Carolina voters—setting up a late-summer contrast between a known incumbent and a challenger still building name ID. Federal Policy: Republicans are split over the Trump administration’s sweeping deregulation of Head Start, with Sen. Thom Tillis warning against “turning a blind eye” while others worry standards meant to protect kids could be cut too broadly. Veterans Benefits: A proposed settlement in a class-action says a VA computer glitch wrongly dismissed disability appeals for more than 90,000 veterans, with a hearing scheduled in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Privacy & Policing: Flock Safety says it’s rolling out updates aimed at stopping officers from misusing license plate reader data after public backlash and high-profile misuse allegations. Healthcare Costs: A GAO report finds major retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, employ workers who rely on SNAP and Medicaid—fueling new pressure on “low-wage” business practices. Local Governance: Greenville is weighing tighter city control of the independent Greenville Housing Authority after HUD flagged life-threatening deficiencies and potential funding freezes.
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