AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPFAS Cleanup Fight: EPA’s $450M Chemours settlement over Cape Fear River contamination is drawing backlash in North Carolina, with critics saying the deal doesn’t translate into meaningful water remediation for residents. Local Layoffs: Oldcastle APG’s Barrette Outdoor Living unit is permanently downsizing its Salisbury facility, cutting 63 jobs after a revenue decline. Hurricane Helene Funding: North Carolina’s budget includes $700M for Hurricane Helene recovery, pushing the Legislature total to $2.8B and earmarking $450M tied to federal disaster program requirements. Food Safety: Publix is recalling GreenWise frozen organic blueberries in multiple states, including North Carolina, after E. coli O145 illnesses tied to a specific lot. Agriculture Budget: Lawmakers approved $186.2M for agriculture and agribusiness, highlighting the sector’s $102B economic impact statewide. Tourism & Small Business: An AP report finds more Americans are vacationing closer to home this summer, which could boost local businesses in places like Asheville. Energy/Tech Policy: A proposal would push regulators to consider advanced power-line tech to reduce grid losses and potentially lower electricity bills. Sports Betting Policy Watch: North Carolina’s budget debate includes whether to authorize and tax prediction markets, a move that could reshape betting rules.
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