AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHurricane Prep: Outer Banks residents and carriers are ramping up for the 2026 season, using drones and AI to keep cell service running when storms hit. Consumer Protection: The BBB is warning of America 250 merchandise scams, with fake logos and non-delivery showing up in online sales. NC Tech & Youth Policy: A fast-moving NC bill would blend AI literacy in schools with new rules on minors’ social media access. Federal Ethics & NC Business: ProPublica’s reporting has prompted Democratic lawmakers to demand answers over a $620 million Pentagon loan tied to a North Carolina startup linked to Trump Jr. Data Center Pushback: North Carolina’s House advanced a bill to curb data center impacts (energy, water, noise) and block local incentive deals, while another measure would make highway license-plate reader use permanent. Environment & Health: UNC researchers found antidepressant drugs in NC waterways at potentially harmful levels near wastewater outflows. Local Government & Schools: Moore County’s board named Jennifer Purvis superintendent, and Bladen County commissioners face backlash over a proposal to shrink the board. Aging Care Watch: CMS data highlights mixed nursing home performance across several NC counties, including low ratings at some facilities and top scores at others.
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