AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing & Growth: Cities and states are targeting parking minimums to make housing cheaper and easier to build, with advocates arguing mandates raise costs and can block projects. Disaster Resilience: NC DEQ and partners demonstrated mobile microgrids in Western North Carolina—solar-and-battery trailers meant to keep critical power and refrigeration running after storms. Ports & Infrastructure: Congressman Chuck Edwards announced $173M+ in bipartisan Hurricane Helene recovery and transportation funding for Western NC, including FEMA awards and a BUILD grant for Buncombe County. Energy Grid Modernization: DEQ and Surry-Yadkin EMC kicked off a $5.9M electric grid modernization project. Food Supply & Consumer Safety: Publix recalled GreenWise frozen organic blueberries across multiple states, as federal authorities investigate an E. coli outbreak. Finance & Markets: The CFTC sued a North Carolina man over a $14M+ crypto commodity pool fraud, alleging false claims to investors. Local Government Debt: The state Local Government Commission approved Hendersonville’s $10M road improvement bond issue and cleared Carolina Village’s $50M revenue bonds.
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