AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoM&A: Fortune Fish & Gourmet is acquiring Inland Foods’ Houston and New Orleans operations, aiming to keep service steady for former Inland customers as Inland shifts focus to the Southeast. State Budget & Opioids: Avery County commissioners adopted a $42.45M FY 2026-27 budget, keeping the tax rate at 40 cents per $100, and also reviewed opioid settlement funding recommendations. Workforce & Training: Golden LEAF awarded Roanoke-Chowan Community College $1M to expand Allied Health training, and the college will break ground July 8 on a new fine arts building. Local Economic Growth: Altec plans “Project Poplar” in Mount Airy, expanding operations and creating 100 jobs. Food Assistance Risk: A federal shutdown could disrupt SNAP and WIC funding, with USDA warning states to prepare for possible shortfalls. Housing & Tenants: A new look at North Carolina trailer parks highlights how land rental contract expirations can force residents to move, as park lands are sold. Public Health: Maryland expanded a Clover Hill Dairy cheese recall tied to possible listeria contamination. Education Equity: A new report ranks North Carolina among the most economically segregated school states. Water Restrictions: Boone will start Stage 2 water limits July 1 amid extreme drought.
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