AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTomatoflation Hits Grocery Carts: Florida’s winter freezes and Mexico’s tomato setbacks pushed the national average fresh tomato price to a record $2.689 a pound in April, with retail prices expected to ease as Florida rebounds. NC Jobs & Rural Growth: Gov. Josh Stein announced $1.862M for Hendersonville infrastructure tied to a BorgWarner plant, aiming to support a $100M project and hundreds of jobs. Election Overhaul in Raleigh: House Bill 958 would expand absentee/provisional ballot processing, tighten electioneering rules, and add “performance” audits—sparking a public fight between Gov. Josh Stein and State Auditor Dave Boliek. AI Data Center Pushback: Reports say MGX is weighing a multibillion-dollar bid for data center operator DayOne, underscoring how fast the AI infrastructure race is moving. Local Business Watch: Neese’s Country Sausage is changing hands after a period of uncertainty, with Jesse Jones LLC acquiring the brand and planning a production restart. Culture & Community: MC SHA-ROCK and George Clinton were named to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame class, and the NC Blueberry Festival drew crowds to Burgaw.
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