AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAttorney General fight: The U.S. Senate confirmed Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis among those backing the nomination despite concerns about DOJ independence and the administration’s agenda. Health care costs: A new report highlights how hospital monopolies can drive up prices, comparing knee-replacement costs in Hickory vs. Asheville to show how consolidation can mean higher bills for patients and insurers. Education & bathrooms: A North Carolina father sued Cabarrus County Schools after officials allegedly wouldn’t say whether biological males can use sex-separated restrooms, teeing up another Title IX-style fight over what schools must disclose to parents. Public safety: Asheville police say a downtown shooting that killed two and wounded seven was a retaliatory act tied to earlier violence, while investigators avoid labeling it gang-related. Pageant politics: Miss North Carolina USA producers denied that Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped for her conservative Christian views, saying the decision followed a review of conduct and past statements. Elections watch: Analysts ask whether NC Democrats can build on recent local wins to gain legislative power in November.
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