AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection & Voting Rights: Democratic-led states and voting groups re-filed lawsuits to block a USPS rule tightening mail-in voting, after a federal judge lifted a nationwide pause following a Supreme Court procedural win—while North Carolina officials warn the changes could disrupt how ballots are handled. Big Tech & Youth Safety: Meta agreed to pay states up to about $17B and add child-safety protections for Facebook and Instagram, with North Carolina potentially receiving up to $645M. Energy & Military Readiness: The U.S. Army’s Janus program will fund up to $2.2B for small nuclear microreactors at five bases, including Fort Bragg in North Carolina, aiming for power resilience if the grid fails. Local Economy & Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Magnolia logged one scam report in July, tied for 123rd among NC cities; statewide, travel fraud losses are also climbing. Culture & Community: UNC-Chapel Hill displayed Dolly Parton’s first recorded song, “Puppy Love,” as flags fly at half-staff after her death.
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