AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth Policy & Politics: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including North Carolina, will get $500 ACA refunds starting in October, funded by surplus “user fees” from the federal exchange—while Trump also floated a separate $5,000 payout plan tied to GOP control of Congress. Energy & Business: ABEC will open a new biopharma manufacturing facility in Wilson, expanding equipment and consumables production for biologics and vaccines. Local Housing: New Bern won a $25.1 million federal Choice Neighborhoods grant to redevelop the Trent Court apartments and surrounding area. Environment: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson announced a $590 million PFAS settlement with DuPont and Chemours, including $455 million for the state and local governments over 10–15 years. Tech & Regulation: Southport approved a 15-month moratorium on new data center approvals as the city drafts rules, amid wider debate over growth and energy reliability. Corporate/Media: The FCC is reviewing early license renewals for ABC stations, including one in Durham, after an investigation tied to alleged discriminatory hiring at Disney. Sports Betting: North Carolina sports betting jumped 53% in July to $566.3 million.
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