AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTariffs Fight: NC AG Jeff Jackson joined 24 states in suing the Trump administration over a new round of sweeping tariffs, arguing they’re illegal and could cost the average North Carolina family about $1,100 a year. University Scrutiny: The Trump administration expanded federal reviews of universities, including Duke Law, alleging race-conscious admissions practices, plus probes tied to campus protest handling and diversity policies. Autism Medicaid Oversight: Federal officials urged states to tighten Medicaid oversight of ABA therapy after spending jumped 421% from 2021 to 2025, while stressing it doesn’t restrict access to medically necessary care. Local Tax Deadline: Carteret County mailed more than 82,000 property tax bills; payments are due Sept. 1, with interest starting after a four-month window. Data Centers Backlash: A growing wave of community pushback and moratoriums is shaping AI data center site selections, with pro-industry ads appearing in multiple states including North Carolina. Sports & Community: Danita Johnson, a North Carolina native, made history as the first Black president of a Major League Soccer club; and the Cain Center for the Arts and Davidson Community Players announced a co-production of “Million Dollar Quartet” Aug. 8-23.
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