AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUtilities & Rates: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson says he won’t sign a Duke Energy Progress settlement that would still lift bills about 6.8% over two years, arguing it’s too high for families and pushing for data-center cost rules that better protect ratepayers. Regulation & Industry Influence: A new report alleges utility and tech firms are “educating” regulators through private, industry-funded retreats—raising fresh conflict-of-interest questions as data centers strain power systems. Insurance: S&P Global says the homeowners insurance market is moving into a “fragmented phase,” with national rate adequacy largely reset but continued pressure in certain high-loss areas. Courts & Labor: A North Carolina appeals court upheld dismissal in a heat-stress farmworker lawsuit, citing workers’ comp limits even after a prior death in similar conditions. Food Safety: Lidl US recalled a lot of Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix due to potential Salmonella contamination. Local Business/Community: Elk Park reviewed its water system’s asset plan and finances, while Wake County leaders discussed a plan to use school-owned land to spur affordable housing for educators. Tech/Finance: Zerohash is preparing a narrower US trust bank bid after regulators returned its first filing.
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