AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoDOJ Confirmation Fight: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced skeptical Senate Judiciary questioning over the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and Trump tax immunity, with Republicans pressing for written proof the fund is truly dead as Democrats warn he’s still acting like the president’s personal lawyer. Cyber & Consumer Protection: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson criticized an EPA PFAS settlement with Chemours as too weak, while AG Liz Murrill joined a multistate deal to resolve 23andMe bankruptcy claims tied to the 2023 genetic data breach. Public Safety in the Spotlight: Asheville police and the SBI investigated a deadly downtown Shakeys shooting, and separate court rulings addressed criminal procedure and self-defense disputes in North Carolina cases. Local Governance & Elections: Kannapolis lawmakers moved to make City Council elections partisan and on even-numbered years, and local officials weighed how to handle data centers amid rezoning and moratorium talk. Helene Recovery & Economy: Gov. Josh Stein highlighted Western N.C. recovery and craft-economy support, including an Etsy-backed $10 million initiative with grants for regional craft ecosystems. Time Change Push: The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving permanent, but Senate prospects look uncertain.
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