AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEthics Fallout in NC’s 11th: Rep. Chuck Edwards announced he’s withdrawing from his reelection bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure, saying he’ll finish his term; the panel found “substantial reason” he violated House rules by creating a hostile workplace and engaging in persistent unprofessional conduct toward two young female staffers, though it said there was no evidence of sexual activity or explicit propositioning. Midterm Map Watch: National Democrats added 12 Republican-held House districts to their November target list, bringing the DCCC total to 58; NC’s Richard Hudson is named among the GOP incumbents in play. Health Care Jobs in the Triangle: Gov. Josh Stein announced STERIS will invest $600 million to build a formulated chemistries Center of Excellence in Sanford, creating 335 jobs. Military Training: North Carolina and Virginia National Guard soldiers trained on military funeral honors basics, reflecting ongoing readiness work. State Policy Battle—Hemp THC: The NC House left HB 328 (Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumables) in committee after protests and law enforcement pressure, keeping the 21+ age limit and THC limits in limbo.
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