AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoState Budget Breakthrough: North Carolina finally passed a comprehensive $34 billion budget after a long stalemate, ending months without one and including pay raises for teachers and law enforcement plus income tax cuts. Public Safety & Courts: The NC Judicial Branch is partnering with retailers to warn people about court-payment scams, pushing signage at gift card kiosks and online verification links. Elections & Voter Access: An Elon University poll shows Roy Cooper leading Michael Whatley by 11 points in the U.S. Senate race, with expectations the contest could tighten as voters learn more about the GOP nominee. Surveillance Policy: New Hanover County is reviewing how long it retains Flock license plate reader data after national scrutiny and Flock’s announced policy changes. Campaign Trail: Cooper and Whatley both hit affordability and public safety themes in voter tours. Local Water Resilience: Lenoir and Valdese will consider a $24.8 million water interconnection to improve emergency backup and redundancy. Health & Food Safety: FDA and CDC began inspections at Taylor Farms’ Mexican plant tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting North Carolina and 16 other states. Higher Education Rights: A federal judge ruled HGTC violated a student’s First Amendment rights over discipline tied to social media posts.
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