AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoState Politics & Courts: An op-ed argues Gov. Josh Stein should veto a bill that would expand power for NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby, including suspending judges without pay. Elections & Party Strategy: The DNC approved a 2028 presidential primary calendar that puts South Carolina first (Jan. 22) and Nevada early (Feb. 1), with party leaders saying candidates must prove they can win support from Black and Latino voters and union members. Campaign Watch: GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley released a new ad featuring retired Army Master Sergeant Jerry Torres, as the race against Roy Cooper stays competitive. Local Government & Civic Life: Henderson County has mailed 2026 property tax bills, with a Sept. 1 due date and a $0.4740 per $100 rate after a 4.3-cent increase. Public Safety: Kannapolis police say they fatally shot a man during an alleged carjacking; in Kentucky, authorities are searching for a tow truck driver who fled after a fatal I-65 crash involving a North Carolina man. History & Community: Wilmington unveiled a historical marker honoring George L. Mabson, described as North Carolina’s first Black attorney.
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