AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoState Grants & Small Business Boost: Gov. Josh Stein announced nearly $10 million in Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grants for 25 local projects, plus $2.4M in 50 grants to 46 North Carolina small businesses to commercialize new tech—extra support included for Hurricane Helene-impacted counties. Education Funding Pressure in Durham: A new report says Durham’s economy is growing, but Durham Public Schools remain underfunded, with major building repair needs and staffing/retention strain—urging big employers like Duke to help close the gap. Solar Deal: Inox Solar Americas landed a 767-MW PV module supply agreement for three utility-scale projects in North Carolina and Texas, with deliveries starting in 2027. Data Centers & Power Costs (National angle): California lawmakers advanced bills aimed at stopping large data centers from shifting grid and power costs to residents—an issue that’s increasingly relevant as NC weighs data-center growth. Public Health Alert: A traveling petting zoo tied to rabies exposures in Western North Carolina is raising questions about vaccination and livestock safety. Local Business: A new furniture shop is opening in Blowing Rock, bringing custom/local pieces and design services to the High Country. Elections Update: North Carolina begins mailing absentee ballots Friday, kicking off the state’s early mail-in voting timeline for the 2026 general election.
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