AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoCraft Economy Boost: Gov. Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein joined Etsy to launch the $10 million Craft Catalyst Initiative, with Asheville named an Etsy Craft Hub and set to receive support for local artists and small makers over the next three years. Data Privacy & Consumer Claims: North Carolina AG Brenna Bird helped lead a multistate settlement tied to 23andMe’s 2023 genetic data breach, with states’ recovery capped at $18 million from the bankruptcy estate. Health & Food Safety: A parasite-linked diarrhea outbreak tied to cyclospora has surged across multiple states, including North Carolina, prompting fresh warnings on produce handling and swim safety. Local Business Ownership Change: Rep. Chuck Edwards and his wife sold their McDonald’s restaurant business to fellow franchisees in western North Carolina, ending a decades-long ownership run as he focuses on public service. Workforce & Defense Supply Chain: Marine Corps Air Station New River’s CH-53K parts need was met quickly by Fleet Readiness Center East, cutting manufacturing lead times from weeks to about 37 hours for critical brackets. Fraud Crackdown: Cherokee County deputies arrested a man accused of taking advance payments for vehicle repairs that were never properly completed.
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