AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPrediction Markets & Ethics: Gov. Josh Stein is set to sign an executive order barring state cabinet employees from using nonpublic work information to bet on prediction markets, expanding existing insider-trading rules. Behavioral Health Merger: North Carolina approved the consolidation of Vaya Health and Partners Health Management into “Vaya Partners,” effective Oct. 1, creating a 47-county behavioral health system for more than 222,000 members. Consumer Protection: AG Jeff Jackson is urging the FTC to crack down on hidden “drip pricing” and surprise fees in food delivery apps. Health Care Costs: A new Carolina Journal poll finds strong voter support for market-oriented health reforms, including ending Certificate of Need limits and expanding advanced practice nurse authority. Local Government: New Hanover County rescheduled an agenda review meeting to May 27. Major Injury Case: A Henderson County jury awarded $45 million each to two workers injured when a retaining wall collapsed in 2021. Internet Expansion: Ripple Fiber announced plans to expand fiber service into Arizona, its 11th state. Sports & Community: Charlotte’s gBETA accelerator is launching to help health startups, with a public investor showcase May 28.
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