AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoState Budget & Higher Ed: North Carolina’s new budget signed by Gov. Josh Stein quietly changes college discipline rules, including shielding certain UNC System disciplinary records from public view and cutting off state financial benefits for students convicted of assaulting an officer. DMV Modernization: The state will phase out license plate registration stickers by October 1, 2026, moving drivers to a digital vehicle registration system. Community Colleges Funding: The budget also eliminates the Minority Male Success Initiative, a decades-old program that supported mentoring and coaching at community colleges. Local Public Safety Leadership: Pine Knoll Shores Police Chief Ryan Thompson announced he’s stepping down to take a new public-safety risk management role with the North Carolina League of Municipalities. Disaster Relief Politics: A bipartisan push in Congress aims to “fix” FEMA amid staffing and response concerns, with a House hearing set for July 15. Federal Immigration Enforcement: DHS released profiles of 17 Nigerians tied to money laundering, placing them on deportation priority lists. Elections & Governance: North Carolina’s election administration continues to face legal and procedural friction, including disputes over voter registration mailings and early voting access.
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