AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing Push: Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order aimed at boosting North Carolina’s housing supply and affordability, calling out a projected shortage of more than 750,000 homes by 2029 and directing agencies to coordinate with data and tech. Public Safety & Justice: The NC State Bureau of Investigation broke ground on a major Raleigh campus overhaul—new HQ, renovations, and a logistics building—part of a multi-phase plan expected to finish in late 2027. Energy & Infrastructure: Duke warns low lake levels could mean ramp closures for safety at several reservoirs heading into Memorial Day. Retail & Jobs: Wawa is moving into Sanford with a planned large-format travel center, while Whataburger eyes a new Asheville drive-thru location. Health & Care: CMS ranked Meridian Center as Guilford County’s No. 2 nursing home in Q1 2026, but with a low overall rating and fines. Policy Watch: Lawmakers are also weighing a potential sports betting tax hike as budget talks ramp up.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.