AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy Demand & Grid: Davidson County heard Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas and EnergyUnited warn that North Carolina’s population and manufacturing growth is forcing new power capacity, including a proposed $2B LNG facility in Tyro and two gas plants in nearby Davie County. Data Centers & Local Impact: Amazon Web Services says it will invest $1B+ over five years in communities with data centers, pledging help on electricity and water concerns amid growing local backlash. Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: North Carolina’s four Medicaid managed-care companies are forming a joint fraud task force to share billing-pattern leads and speed up investigations. Sports Betting: North Carolina’s online sports betting handle topped $500M again in August, hitting $520.5M despite the state raising its tax rate to 23% earlier this year. DMV Modernization: NCDMV ended license plate stickers and printed registration cards as digital vehicle registration rolls out Oct. 1. Local Economy/Infrastructure: Charlotte and NCDOT moved forward on the I-77 South toll lane plan, with community benefit commitments tied to a $300M+ deal.
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