AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHemp & Retail: The Hemp Doctor is rolling out a new cream-filled 250mg hemp-derived Delta-9 THC milk chocolate bar in Caramel and Bananas Foster, scored into 10 25mg pieces—another sign infused edibles are getting more “dessert-like” and easier to portion. Medicare Costs: A temporary Medicare Part D premium stabilization subsidy is ending after the 2026 plan year, a year early, raising concerns that some North Carolinians could see higher drug costs and should re-check coverage during fall open enrollment. Local Infrastructure Funding: Golden Leaf approved an extra $207,656 for New Bern’s Elizabeth Avenue culvert replacement, bringing total funding to $457,656 as the city targets flood-risk areas tied to past storms. Politics (NC-11): After Sen. Tim Moffitt said he won’t seek the GOP nomination, the NC-11 committee is weighing five candidates to replace Chuck Edwards on the November ballot. Food Safety: Taylor Farms is expanding recalls, pulling jalapeño products tied to a broader Salmonella outbreak. Public Safety Tech: Pekin, Illinois is debating renewing Flock license plate reader cameras without competitive bidding—an issue that echoes privacy concerns raised elsewhere.
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