AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVoting: North Carolina’s early-voting period opened Oct. 15 and runs through Oct. 31. Voters will decide federal, state and local races and three constitutional amendments; same-day registration is available during early voting. Energy & Development: Duke Energy has filed preliminary plans for a natural-gas power complex in Davie and Davidson counties, as rising demand—including from power-hungry data centers—puts pressure on the region’s grid. Health Care: Duke Health and CaroMont plan two new Mecklenburg County hospitals, while the State Health Plan says Atrium Health will be out of network, raising concerns for members’ access and costs. Jobs: A utility manufacturer plans to add 105 jobs through an expansion in Catawba County, and Brunswick County’s megasite received a $6.275 million grant to prepare it for future employers. Environment: A report says a North Carolina textile plant released PFAS at levels millions of times above the EPA limit, renewing scrutiny of the state’s response to “forever chemical” pollution. Gas Prices: With the state gas tax suspended, Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s office launched N.C. Fuel Check to monitor whether retailers pass the savings on to drivers.
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