AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoState Budget: North Carolina lawmakers passed a $34.4M General Fund budget bill (S 257) that now heads to Gov. Josh Stein, including education boosts, Medicaid funding over $1B, and economic development items like $25M for industry site selection and $133.9M for infrastructure and rural development. Rural Health: The General Assembly also approved a $25M appropriation tied to restoring emergency medical services at the former Martin General Hospital, with ECU Health slated to receive the money. Local Government: Leland sued Belville in Brunswick County Superior Court to invalidate two annexations, arguing they violate state annexation rules. Business & Growth: Bouygues Construction completed its acquisition of Charlotte-based Vannoy Construction to expand in the Southeast. Housing Crunch: A new study says closing the affordable housing gap in many major metros could take centuries at current construction rates. Energy & Costs: Gas prices stayed volatile in late June, with multiple counties reporting the lowest local regular or premium rates around the $3.15–$4.41 range. Tech & Policy: New York lawmakers passed a one-year moratorium on permits for large data centers, reflecting growing backlash over power and water demands.
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