AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Budget & Education: Gov. Josh Stein signed North Carolina’s $34.4B budget, including major higher-ed boosts like $16.5M for Fayetteville State University and pay raises for teachers and law enforcement, while also cutting some legal-aid funding and reshaping education priorities. Workforce & Government Modernization: Stein also signed a first-in-decades hiring overhaul to modernize state recruiting and speed up filling thousands of vacancies. Public Safety Tech: Asheville is moving toward a Real-Time Intelligence Center that could pull together cameras and license plate readers, raising privacy and oversight questions. Health & Environment: The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher opened a free “Discovery Bay” mini exhibit at Independence Mall during its expansion, and a new Wilmington site, WaterFilterForPFAS.com, aims to help homeowners understand PFAS testing and filter options. Community & Culture: The General Federation of Women’s Clubs installed Wendy Carriker of Mount Airy as its international president, and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival continues to spotlight nonfiction storytelling in Durham. Lottery & Local Wins: Multiple NC Lottery results rolled in, including a Mocksville man’s $100,000 win.
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