AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNSF Funding Boost: The National Science Foundation named 12 new “Regional Innovation Engines,” including a Carolinas grid modernization effort led by UNC Charlotte and Clemson, with initial awards of $15 million each and potential funding up to $160 million over a decade. Public Health: The FDA is investigating a fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to produce, with 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 states and thousands more under review; Michigan remains the hardest hit and some Taco Bell locations have pulled ingredients like lettuce and pico de gallo as a precaution. Western NC Recovery: NC DEQ opened an $18 million debris cleanup grant program for Hurricane Helene impacts, with applications due Sept. 14. Health Care in the Mountains: UNC Health Appalachian’s CEO says the system has turned around finances after years of losses, while Mission Hospital faces scrutiny over safety lapses and staffing concerns. Energy Costs & Rural Co-ops: A debate is resurfacing over an outdated North Carolina energy mandate tied to swine-waste power that critics say could drive unnecessary costs for rural electric cooperative members. State Politics: The NC General Assembly adjourned July 2 with major work still unfinished, including budget and veto-related items.
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