AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & Taxes: North Carolina lawmakers and Gov. Josh Stein are weighing how much the state is really giving up for data center tax breaks, with reporting saying exemptions can keep tens of millions from state and local coffers each year. RTP Growth: Research Triangle Park’s owners and tenants unanimously approved “RTP 3.0,” a new development framework that could finally allow more mixed-use and limited residential options in the Park. PFAS Cleanup Fight: A $450M Chemours settlement over Cape Fear PFAS is drawing fire from NC leaders and advocates, who say the deal doesn’t translate into meaningful water cleanup for residents. State Budget: Republicans rolled out a $34B budget plan with a personal income tax cut and Helene funding, but critics say the process limits public input. Jobs & Business: Oldcastle’s Barrette Outdoor Living is downsizing its Salisbury facility, laying off 63 workers. Local Economy: Lake Lure’s Fourth of July drew crowds after Helene debris removal and the lake’s reopening. Food Safety: Publix recalled specific frozen GreenWise organic blueberries after E. coli O145-linked illnesses, including cases reported in North Carolina. Sports Betting Legal Risk: Prediction markets hit $3.9B in World Cup volume as state injunctions and legality questions mount.
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