AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicaid Fight: Twenty-five Democratic-led states (including North Carolina) sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the “medically frail” exemption is too narrow and would push medically vulnerable people off coverage. Supreme Court Power Grab: The U.S. Supreme Court strengthened Trump’s ability to remove top federal regulators, a major blow to protections for independent agency leadership. Offshore Wind Exit: The U.S. Interior Department reached a settlement with Duke Energy to end its Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease and reinvest about $129 million in other power and grid projects. Rural Listening Tour: Gov. Josh Stein held a rural listening session in Martin County, hearing concerns on reopening the former Martin General Hospital, housing, and eastern North Carolina economic development. NBA Offseason Shakeups: Portland traded for Ja Morant, and Charlotte dealt LaMelo Ball to Minnesota—moves that are already reshaping contenders and rebuilding plans. Business & Jobs: JetZero broke ground on a North Carolina campus using Siemens and digital design tools, signaling more advanced manufacturing investment. Health Care Workforce: Covista and Advocate Health launched a nursing education collaboration to expand practice-ready nurse pipelines. Consumer Watch: New York AG Letitia James secured a settlement over illegal egg price coordination, with millions of eggs headed to food banks.
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