AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHousing Push: Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order aimed at boosting North Carolina’s housing supply and affordability, directing cabinet agencies to coordinate on data-driven solutions and naming a new Senior Advisor for Housing Policy, Janneke Ratcliffe. Nursing Loan Fight: Oregon and Washington joined a multistate lawsuit challenging a federal rule that limits student loans for nursing and other professional degrees—arguing it will worsen healthcare workforce shortages. UNC Governance: The UNC Board of Trustees rejected the hire of a women’s studies professor despite faculty and administrators backing the appointment, approving other outside hires and promotions instead. Alcohol Rules Update: A bill advanced in the NC House that would let grocery and convenience stores sell canned cocktails and expand “happy hour” promotions, while keeping the state’s ABC system. Power Industry Watch: NextEra’s planned $66.8B all-stock deal to buy Dominion—fuelled by AI-driven data center demand—keeps raising questions about future electricity bills. War Powers: The Senate advanced a resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers after a rare GOP crossover vote.
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