AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection 2026: Early in-person voting starts Oct. 15, with North Carolina voters facing federal, state and local races on Nov. 3. A constitutional amendment would require lawmakers to set limits on local property-tax increases, but voters won’t know the cap or exceptions before they vote. Cost of Living: The legislature approved a temporary suspension of the state’s 41-cent gas tax through Nov. 30; the bill is awaiting Gov. Josh Stein’s approval. Senate Race: A leading Republican super PAC has pulled millions in planned spending from North Carolina’s closely watched U.S. Senate contest and shifted funds to Kansas, signaling a tougher fight for the GOP. Local Government: Raleigh approved a six-month moratorium on data centers as debate grows over their impact on power costs and communities. Rural Services: Stein announced more than $17 million for mental-health services through the state’s rural health program.
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