AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPFAS Accountability in NC: North Carolina officials announced a historic $590 million settlement with DuPont and Chemours over “forever chemical” contamination tied to the Fayetteville Works facility, including $455 million for the state and 11 local governments over 10 to 15 years and a $135 million cleanup reserve to protect long-term drinking-water and well-filtration needs. Local Government & Data Centers: Southport approved a 15-month moratorium on new data center approvals as the debate over growth, energy reliability, and local rules spills into state politics. Election Integrity Fight: A coalition of Republican secretaries of state asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a Trump administration mail-in ballot rule, warning late changes could confuse voters and undermine confidence. NC Senate Race Clash: Former Gov. Roy Cooper pushed back on Michael Whatley’s public safety attacks at the GOP midterm convention, arguing the claims are false and reframing the contest around crime and costs. AmeriCorps Funding: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson joined a coalition settlement that blocks further Trump administration attempts to dismantle AmeriCorps, protecting community service funding through FY26-27. GOP Midterm Messaging: At the Dallas convention, Trump and allies doubled down on midterm turnout and promised cash incentives, while Democrats and NC Republicans trade sharper rhetoric heading into November.
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