AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNorth Carolina Medicaid Dental Confusion: After the state budget signed July 7, two buried paragraphs appear to sunset Medicaid dental billing changes for procedures at ambulatory surgical centers, leaving the Medicaid dental director saying he doesn’t understand the impact and providers scrambling for guidance. Pipeline Fight in Chatham County: More than 350 residents packed a Chatham County meeting to oppose Enbridge’s proposed 28-mile natural gas pipeline, urging commissioners to use every legal tool to slow or stop it despite limited local authority over permitting. I-26 Connector Disruption: An Asheville business owner relocated after the I-26 Connector Project forced a move; NCDOT covered relocation benefits up to $33,000, and the shop reopened at a new Patton Avenue location. High School Football Rule Push: North Carolina preseason briefings flagged 2026 rule enforcement changes that can trigger 15-yard penalties or remove players, with officials emphasizing consistent application of existing safety and equipment requirements. Food Safety in Retail: Walmart recalled more than 3,000 Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits in 29 states, including North Carolina, due to possible listeria contamination.
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