AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: New York AG Letitia James and a coalition of six Democrat-led states sued the Trump administration over a deal to cancel an offshore wind project off New York and North Carolina, arguing it illegally pays TotalEnergies about $1 billion to walk away and shift into oil and gas. Local Business Growth: Diamond Properties bought a 113,568-square-foot Conover distribution center near Charlotte, fully leased to Dalco Nonwovens, expanding industrial investment in the region. Cybersecurity & Consumer Risk: Charter/Spectrum is facing multiple class-action lawsuits after a data breach allegedly exposed more than 42 million records, with plaintiffs claiming weak safeguards. Small-Town Decisions: Pembroke’s town council rejected closing rail crossings tied to an NCDOT construction request, saying the disruption would hurt residents more than it helps. Health Coverage Watch: A Georgetown report says the uninsured rate for U.S. children under 6 rose sharply since 2022; North Carolina’s rate was 4.2% in 2024, below the national average. Agriculture Tech: NC is piloting a sensor-based flood warning model for farmers, aiming to give about six hours of advance notice to protect crops and livestock. Local Water Infrastructure: Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro broke ground on a shared raw-water intake project to boost long-term supply.
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