AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCongressional Ethics Fallout in NC-11: U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his re-election bid after a House Ethics Committee report recommended censure for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two young staffers, with the committee citing gifts and boundary-crossing behavior even as it found no evidence of sexual contact. Local Government Power Fight: Graham’s city council is set to consider limiting the mayor’s vote so it would act only as a tie-breaker, a move aimed at reducing mayor Chelsea Dickey’s broad charter authority. Hemp Policy Stalls: A proposed NC House bill that would have effectively banned most hemp products was stalled after industry pushback, with lawmakers signaling it could return later. PFAS Legal Pressure: A proposed EPA settlement with Chemours is drawing opposition from NC officials and environmental groups, while Brunswick County continues its own PFAS class-action push. Public Safety & Enforcement: The NC Sheriffs’ Association elected new executive committee officers, and Holden Beach is seeking an official no-wake zone under the Intracoastal Waterway bridge to improve boating safety.
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