AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Costs: PJM’s latest power auction results suggest data-center demand will drive up electricity capacity-market charges across 13 states, with Monitoring Analytics estimating about $6.3B of $16.4B in charges tied to data centers—raising fresh consumer concerns. Health Care Policy: Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) is backing the Patients First Act, aimed at Medicare payment changes to boost primary care and reduce paperwork as independent practices face consolidation. Consumer Protection: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson is part of a multistate push tied to 23andMe’s 2023 genetic data breach, with states pursuing settlements after the company’s bankruptcy process. Privacy & Surveillance: Privacy advocates are challenging license plate camera use, pointing to concerns about how collected data is handled and who it affects. Housing & Credit: Foreclosure filings jumped more than 20% in the first half of 2026, signaling renewed pressure on homeowners and potential credit risk. Local Business: Frito-Lay plans to cut 65 jobs at its Raleigh distribution center as warehouse operations shift to an outside provider. Economic Development: A $30M state grant is set to expand aviation operations at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Lenoir County, targeting hundreds of jobs.
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