AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoState Politics & Elections: A new report argues the Trump administration is trying to entrench power by disrupting the 2026 midterms, raising alarms about election safeguards. Hemp Policy: Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) pushed to keep a federal hemp crackdown from taking effect on Nov. 12, but the Senate voted 61-32 to table his amendment—leaving the fight split across Congress and the NC legislature. Public Safety & Local Government: Wilmington is joining a statewide pilot aimed at improving nightlife safety and coordination across alcohol rules, transportation, tourism, and licensing. Healthcare & Costs: North Carolina says it won’t change the childhood vaccine schedule despite a White House push, while a separate healthcare series highlights how hospital monopolies can drive up prices. Business & Jobs: Ashe County won a $267K grant for industrial park shell buildings, and Duke Energy rate hike hearings are back on the radar. Community & Culture: The NASCAR All-Star Race is set to return to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2027.
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