AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSports Betting: North Carolina’s sports wagering tax take dipped in August, with the state collecting about $11.23M in gross wagering revenue under the 23% rate, down from July but still above last year. Energy & Industry: Caterpillar is planning a major $1 billion expansion in North Carolina to grow compact manufacturing capacity, adding to a busy stretch of big-ticket investment announcements. Healthcare Policy: A new look at North Carolina’s certificate-of-need law revisits how the state’s CON approach has long been debated as a “healthcare guardrail,” with legal history still shaping today’s arguments. Education Funding: Pitt County Schools is seeking more than $60M in state support for a new D.H. Conley High School, with officials saying grant approval could speed up a multi-year timeline. Local Business: A new leather and shoe repair shop opened in Lexington, aiming to bring back a service many residents say has been missing. Public Safety: Henderson County authorities arrested four people after seizing 15 illegal gambling machines and nearly $10,000 in cash in a Flat Rock crackdown. Elections Watch: Early voting data shows Democrats gaining ground in ballot requests, including in North Carolina.
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