AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoManufacturing Jobs: Gov. Josh Stein says Supreme Nonwoven will invest $25.8M to build its first U.S. plant in Lexington, creating 50 jobs in Davidson County and targeting advanced nonwoven materials for apparel, automotive and filtration. Defense & Federal Funding: Sen. Ted Budd says he secured 49 NDAA FY2027 provisions advancing to the Senate floor, including military construction funding tied to NC bases and airpower/counterterrorism priorities. Energy Policy: Duke Energy’s Carbon Plan hearings in Raleigh continued, but Utilities Commissioner Donald van der Vaart won’t weigh in on the final decision after objections. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: A federal appeals court tossed a Trump administration bid to stop offshore wind permitting, while the administration also announced buybacks of offshore wind leases for four more projects. Local Development: Brunswick County withdrew a deal for a 12,499-home project near Winnabow after public pushback, though developers say they’ll pursue the plan through the planning board. Education Recognition: Pearson named two NC teachers as 2026 CERTIFIED Educators of the Year. Everyday Costs: GasBuddy reports show regular prices in parts of NC ranging from the high $3s to low $4s in the week ending June 6, with E85 and diesel varying widely by county.
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