AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Fair Agriculture: The N.C. State Fair is taking nominations for its 2026 Farm Family of the Day program, honoring 11 farm families statewide; applications run through Aug. 21, with the fair set for Oct. 15-25 in Raleigh. Local Government: Carolina Shores approved lower speed limits in The Farm and Freedom Homes, dropping town-road limits from 25 mph to 20 mph as officials respond to resident speeding complaints and plan more traffic-calming input. County Fire Funding: Brunswick County got state budget approval to raise fire fee maximums by up to 50% over two fiscal years, with a public hearing scheduled Aug. 3. Education Policy: New Hanover County Schools canceled a planned public hearing on a LifeWise partnership after a state law allows religious instruction absences with written parent consent. Pre-K Access: Sampson County Schools approved its 2026-27 Pre-K contract through the Partnership for Children, keeping slots free for eligible families. Voter Registration Scrutiny: State elections officials flagged new mailers from third parties, including “Ready to Register” and the “NC Voter Project,” after concerns about outdated or improper forms. Utilities & Cost of Living: Consumer Reports submitted more than 3,700 signatures urging the N.C. Utilities Commission to reject Duke Energy’s proposed electricity rate hike tied to the AI data center boom. Health Watch: The CDC says Cyclospora has been reported in 45 states this summer, with North Carolina among states investigating likely produce sources.
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