AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDOJ Confirmation Watch: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says he has reached a deal with GOP senators after a standoff over Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” payout plan, issuing an order to formally scrap the fund ahead of a scheduled Senate Judiciary vote. Law Enforcement Leadership: Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes was elected second vice president of the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association at its annual business conference, joining new statewide executive committee officers. Fraud Crackdown: Two separate Carolina cases target bogus claims—an auto glass owner in South Carolina allegedly billed Allstate for windshields never replaced, while a Charlotte-area towing manager was charged for inflated tow fees and “special equipment” charges that investigators say never happened. Food Safety: Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler were recalled over possible metal slivers, with distribution reported in North Carolina and nearby states. Local Government & Taxes: North Carolina Senate actions continue around Hendersonville public-enterprise authority and Elizabeth City deannexation of a 6.89-acre Mount Hermon parcel, affecting municipal taxes and service rules. Energy & Jobs: Blue Ridge Energy welcomed seven summer interns for hands-on utility work across operations, public relations, accounting, and system operations.
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