AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDuke Energy Watch: The NC Supreme Court upheld Duke’s 2023 rate hikes, and a new critique argues Chief Justice Paul Newby should have recused himself because his family holds Duke stock—raising fresh questions about conflicts and costs for customers. Small-Business Boost: The Duke Energy Foundation is handing out $500,000 in grants across North Carolina, with nonprofits able to apply for $25,000 and then fund microgrants up to $5,000 for local businesses. Local Development Dollars: Bladen County landed a $2.5 million CDBG-NR Neighborhood Revitalization grant for housing, infrastructure, and community projects. Workforce & Health: Migrant farmworker advocates warn that heat stress is already deadly in NC’s H-2A workforce, pushing for stronger protections ahead of a hot summer. State Policy: North Carolina lawmakers advanced a bill to set a minimum age limit for hemp and kratom products, including ID checks for sellers. Food Safety: The FDA issued a Class I recall for Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states after a dry milk ingredient was flagged for possible salmonella contamination. Sports Business: Durham’s Triangle Park chapter of The Links Inc. raised $ for regional programs at its White Rose Luncheon, drawing 400+ attendees.
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