AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElections & Voting Rights: Protests in Raleigh kept pressure on lawmakers as an elections bill advanced, with critics warning it could reshape how voting is promoted and administered statewide. Child Welfare Oversight: The NC House passed the “Dominique Moody Safety Act,” creating a regional escalation team for complex child welfare cases after a Charlotte child’s death sparked outrage over county handling. Federal Surveillance & Senate Politics: Trump delayed Jay Clayton’s confirmation for director of national intelligence, throwing off Senate plans tied to reauthorizing a key warrantless spying authority that’s currently lapsed. Military & Defense: Governor Stein highlighted military-family support and honored leaders with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, while lawmakers also pushed NDAA provisions aimed at strengthening NC military airpower and counterterrorism. Local Government: Cabarrus County named John Eller its next county manager, and Goldsboro approved a stormwater management plan to meet Clean Water Act requirements. Community Advocacy: Black Voters Matter held an advocacy day at the NC General Assembly focused on policy priorities like gun violence, housing, and voting rights. Business & Growth: A Baltimore-based property firm entered the Fayetteville market with a new flex/industrial development near Fort Bragg.
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