AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection & Economy: Roy Cooper’s Senate win and Democrats’ projected takeover of North Carolina’s House mark a major political shift, with Republicans retaining a narrow Senate edge. Cost-of-living concerns helped drive the results. Voters also approved amendments capping state income-tax rates at 3.5% and limiting property-tax levies, changes that could shape state and local budgets. Workforce Investment: Brunswick Community College and Southeastern Community College won a $600,000 state grant to launch heavy-equipment operator training in January, preparing students for construction and infrastructure jobs. Food Processing: The USDA awarded $250,000 to a North Carolina meat processor for facility improvements.
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