AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrivacy & policing: Flock Safety says it’s rolling out updates aimed at stopping officers from misusing license plate reader data, after mounting public backlash and misuse allegations. Elections: An Elon University poll shows Roy Cooper leading Michael Whatley for the U.S. Senate seat, with Cooper holding a big familiarity edge. Healthcare costs: A new comparison highlights how hospital consolidation can drive up prices, with a knee replacement costing far more at Mission Hospital than at a nearby facility. Food & wages: A GAO report finds major retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, employ workers who rely on SNAP and Medicaid, raising fresh pressure on “low-wage” practices. Local environment: The N.C. Forest Service awarded $5.6 million for urban forestry projects across 19 municipalities. Drought: Brunswick County remains the worst-hit area as drought eases in parts of the state but recovery is still slow. Business: DermCare Management and U.S. Dermatology Partners completed a deal to combine operations into a large multi-state dermatology group.
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