AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoFederal Hemp Policy: Congress voted to close the loophole that let the $28B hemp THC market operate, putting North Carolina producers and consumers on alert for a looming federal ban. Public Safety: The N.C. SBI says a man charged with nearly a dozen felonies after a special agent was shot during a Reidsville search is expected to recover. State Politics & Cost of Living: GOP legislative leaders announced a special session aimed at easing high gas prices, with details still unclear as drivers report feeling squeezed. Elections: North Carolina’s voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 midterms is this week, with early in-person voting starting Oct. 15. Campaign Trail: Roy Cooper is campaigning in Asheville on “Make Stuff Cost Less,” tying affordability to health care, groceries, utilities, and Hurricane Helene recovery. Local Government & Transparency: A call for transparency is growing around the UDO zoning process, while residents raise concerns about how major plans—like data centers—are being handled behind the scenes. Community Resilience: DEQ says it awarded $861M for Helene-related drinking water and wastewater projects, earning national recognition for recovery work in Western North Carolina.
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