AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoState Budget & Governance: North Carolina lawmakers cleared key votes on the long-awaited $34B budget, setting up final passage Thursday, with Democrats and Republicans splitting on priorities like spending levels and ferry tolls. Public Safety & Health: The state is weighing changes to child seat rules, shifting the focus toward a child’s height instead of weight for booster/car-seat requirements. AI & Workforce: Gov. Josh Stein released an AI Strategic Roadmap aimed at protecting residents, preparing workers, and improving how government serves the public. Education Strain: Counselor shortages are hitting students’ emotional and academic support, with educators pointing to understaffing and underfunding. Immigration Rights: North Carolina immigrant advocates reacted with relief to the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling. Culture & Community: The Catawba Nation opened its Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, marking a new economic chapter and signaling plans for more casinos. Holiday Planning: Registration is open for Beaufort County’s Walk for Water, supporting safe water projects, including help for western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Boating Safety: Wildlife officers are stepping up enforcement for Operation Dry Water over the holiday weekend to curb alcohol-related incidents on NC waterways.
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