AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFed Shake-Up: The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair in a tight 54-45 vote, a sign of how politically charged the central bank’s leadership transition has become as inflation pressures linger. NC Policy Push: North Carolina lawmakers are weighing changes to modernize the state’s 1937-era ABC liquor system, while also considering a bill to raise the tobacco and nicotine purchase age to 21 to curb youth vaping. Budget Math: Republicans are proposing to slow personal income tax cuts in the long-awaited budget deal, with the goal of finding money for teacher raises. Housing Finance: The NC House Finance Committee advanced a bill aimed at closing a property tax loophole tied to affordable housing partnerships, targeting tens of millions in lost local revenue. Local Life: Appalachian State celebrated a record 4,300+ graduates, and Cape Fear Valley updated hospital visitation rules to expand patient-centered support.
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