AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLocal Business & Tourism: Raleigh is weighing a deal to sell naming rights for the Convention Center to Atlantic Union Bank, with $525,000 a year (plus 2% annual bumps) and a deal length of at least 15 years, as the city pushes ahead with major downtown expansion plans. Healthcare Costs: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina reported a $497 million loss, a move that could translate into higher premiums for its 4.3 million members, while WakeMed is also pursuing a strategic combination with Atrium Health. Energy & Power: Duke Energy is seeking an 18% rate hike for North Carolina customers, and the broader debate over utility costs is heating up as regulators weigh infrastructure spending. Politics & Business Risk: Lawmakers are demanding answers after the White House initiated a $620M Pentagon loan tied to a North Carolina startup connected to Donald Trump Jr., raising fresh questions about influence and national security spending. Energy Prices at the Pump: GasBuddy data shows North Carolina fuel prices easing in spots, including a Mecklenburg County premium low of $4.42 and Wake County E85 as low as $3.15 for the week ending May 30.
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