AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealthcare & Medicaid: Durham Medicaid providers billed $440,985 for “drugs administered other than oral method” services in 2024, up 43.4% from 2023, while Cary saw orthotic procedures jump to $3,258 in 2024. Higher Ed & Policy: UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts defended the university’s 2024 Equality Policy, saying “Carolina is for everybody” as DEI offices were closed and positions cut or realigned. Animal Welfare: Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply are donating $255,000 nationwide to shelters through the Mutts Across America program. Local Government & Courts: A North Carolina appeals case weighs whether a state agency had authority to set rules for concealed handgun training tied to local permits. Public Safety & Utilities: Rocky Mount residents question ongoing utility disconnections during record heat after reports of deaths following power cutoffs. Business & Jobs: Cape Fear Valley Health won a $1.6 million Duke Endowment grant to expand maternal and infant health screening and referrals. Community & Education: Four NC colleges landed on LinkedIn’s 2026 top 50 list for long-term career success, with Duke ranked No. 2.
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