AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLife Sciences & Jobs: Gov. Josh Stein says STERIS will invest $600M to build a Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Sanford, creating 335 jobs and adding R&D, labs, advanced manufacturing, and distribution. Healthcare Spending Watch: New Durham Medicaid data shows $440,985 in 2024 claims for “Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method,” up 43.4% from 2023, highlighting how local use of public health dollars is shifting. Rural Health Access: With Healthy Opportunities Pilots ending, North Carolina is set to roll out a new Rural Health Transformation effort after winning $213M, aiming to bring non-medical supports like food and housing navigation to rural Medicaid members. Food Safety & Local Supply: Cyclospora concerns are easing as recalled iceberg lettuce is pulled from the market, while officials keep investigating other possible clusters. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports one Craven County station hit the week’s lowest midgrade price at $3.94/gal (Aug. 1 week), while diesel pricing remains higher statewide. Consumer Protection: BBB Scam Tracker data keeps North Carolina in the top tier for reported scams, with 853 scam reports statewide in July 2026.
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