AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoNASCAR & Tourism: North Carolina is rolling out the welcome mat for race fans at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the Window World 450, with Gov. Josh Stein and Commerce leaders citing MEGA Fund support expected to bring thousands to Wilkes County. Public Works & Resilience: Stein and DEQ announced $244M for drinking water and wastewater projects across 28 counties, including $44M tied to Hurricane Helene recovery and efforts to cut “forever chemicals” and replace lead pipes. Workforce Pipeline: The state launched STEP-NC, its first health care apprenticeship program within state government, starting with pilots at Broughton Hospital and J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center to address worker shortages. Business & Consumer Watch: Retail sales rose 0.2% in June, with shoppers still selective but spending holding up outside gas pumps. Gov’t Accountability: A state auditor report details Cary’s former town manager’s spending concerns, including heavy p-card use and questionable purchases. Policy & Privacy: North Carolina’s license plate camera program is moving from pilot to permanent use under the new budget, raising fresh privacy questions. Health & Biotech: Oxford Biomedica will provide AAV process development and GMP manufacturing services to Plowshare Therapies using its Durham facility. Local Services: Mitchell County’s license plate agency now offers instant vehicle title printing for many transfers.
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