AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefense Innovation: Gov. Josh Stein and the NC Department of Commerce launched NC ALIGN, a statewide advisory council to connect defense research, advanced manufacturing, tech innovation, and national security—aimed at attracting federal investment and high-paying jobs. Food Safety & Agriculture: Taylor Farms expanded a 27-state recall of shredded iceberg lettuce tied to a growing cyclospora outbreak; North Carolina is on the list, and officials say NC cases are not linked to the Taco Bell cluster—still, shoppers are urged to take extra produce precautions. Public Health Update: NCDHHS reported 307 NC cases and 13 hospitalizations (May 1–July 14) and said commonly reported foods in NC include lettuce, cilantro, and parsley. Local Government & Infrastructure: Winston-Salem adopted a $700.9 million budget after trimming a proposed property tax increase, while an open-records request in another city highlighted asbestos cement pipes in water lines. Workforce & Housing: Concord held a ribbon cutting for The Sanctuary affordable workforce apartments, converting a church into homes for residents seeking stability.
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