AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAir Service Funding: The U.S. DOT awarded nearly $12M to 14 communities to plug regional air-service gaps, including projects aimed at connecting smaller airports to major hubs and reducing airline launch risk. Elections & Mail Voting: A new look at USPS network changes and court fights highlights how mail-ballot timing rules in 2026 primaries could shape what happens in November, including disputes over postmarks and ballot handling. U.S.-China/AI & Data Centers: North Carolina lawmakers and House Republicans are pressing Treasury and the IRS to scrutinize pro-China nonprofits’ tax-exempt status amid concerns about efforts to slow U.S. data-center buildouts. WNC Recovery & Tourism: Two years after Helene, reporting details lingering damage to Smokies, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail—plus how tourism businesses and land managers are still rebuilding. NC Senate Politics: A Washington Post report says GOP officials are privately conceding North Carolina’s Senate seat may be slipping unless Trump’s approval and voter pocketbook pressures improve. High Country Tourism Numbers: A new Visit North Carolina study says 2025 travel spending generated $1084.78M across the High Country, supporting thousands of jobs and delivering tax savings to residents. Local Public Safety: A Stokes County man was sentenced to 20+ years after pleading guilty to juvenile sex offenses across multiple counties.
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