AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Centers & Politics: Wells Fargo says U.S. local data-center moratoriums have jumped to 374, with North Carolina among the states seeing the most restrictions as communities push back over electricity, grid capacity, water use, and local impacts ahead of the midterms. Broadband Resilience: NCDIT announced a $1M Broadband Satellite Resiliency Grant to help schools, libraries, fire departments, and other “anchor” institutions buy satellite backup gear after outages like Hurricane Helene. Healthcare Costs: The White House says nearly 1 million people in 30 states, including North Carolina, will get $500 Obamacare refunds tied to federal exchange “user fees” collected under the Biden administration. Local Business & Growth: Newtopia Cyder is expanding via a nine-state distribution deal with Rocky Mount-based Champion Distribution Group, with initial rollout including North Carolina. Community Economy: Feast Down East is relaunching its senior mobile market voucher program in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties to boost access to locally grown produce. Energy & Industry: Duke Energy is awaiting final approval for Buck Station expansion after a canceled expert witness hearing raised questions about timing and cost.
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