AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Politics: President Trump says he’ll nominate acting AG Todd Blanche for a full term, setting up a tough Senate confirmation fight as GOP senators weigh his past comments and party revolt. Elections & Voting Rights: A second Senate attempt to advance the SAVE America Act collapsed after GOP defections, with North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis among those voting against the election-integrity measure. Energy Costs & Utilities: Durham residents and allies rallied against Duke Energy’s proposed rate hikes, arguing the increases would help “frontload” data-center growth and hit households hard. Child Welfare: North Carolina is expanding “professional foster parenting,” including the Bridging Families program, to keep siblings together and improve outcomes for children in care. Nursing Homes (CMS): New CMS ownership and rating details show a mix of performance across the state, from 4- and 5-star facilities to a 1-star home in Winston-Salem. Local Economy: Hendersonville commissioners approved $3.5M in tax incentives for a $124M manufacturing project creating 148 jobs.
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