AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMinimum Wage & Cost of Living: An opinion argues the federal minimum wage at $7.25 has been stuck since 2009 while costs for food and housing keep rising, leaving millions earning under $15 an hour. Retail & Corporate Moves: Sam’s Club named Steve Schrobilgen executive vice president and COO, overseeing club operations, supply chain, real estate and transformation. Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded its iceberg lettuce recall tied to cyclospora risk across 27 states including North Carolina, while the FDA later walked back a positive test as a false positive—leaving consumers still sorting out what’s safe. Public Safety: Asheville is reeling after a downtown shooting left 2 dead and 7 injured; police say it may be connected to earlier violence. Water Infrastructure: Gov. Josh Stein and NCDEQ announced DEQ has awarded more than $1 billion for Hurricane Helene water infrastructure and resilience in western NC. Business & Jobs: JetZero secured preliminary EXIM support that could reach $3 billion toward a Greensboro aircraft manufacturing hub. Local Planning: Canton is drafting a comprehensive plan through 2050 after major flood and redevelopment challenges.
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