AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPower Shift: Democrats are poised to take control of North Carolina’s House for the first time in 16 years after sweeping midterm gains. Gov. Josh Stein urged both parties to work together as the new balance reshapes lawmaking in Raleigh. Election Watch: Roy Cooper won the U.S. Senate race, while Democrat Chuck Hubbard trails Rep. Virginia Foxx by just 99 votes in the 5th District; provisional and late-arriving absentee ballots could decide the contest. State officials reported more than 36,000 provisional ballots statewide. State Policy: Voters approved constitutional amendments on taxes and voter ID, raising questions about how tax limits could affect local budgets. Economic Development: Stein announced federal certification for 204 new Opportunity Zones, which are intended to attract private investment to low-income communities starting in 2027.
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