AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Shift: Raymond Smith has won North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District after late-counted ballots put him 293 votes ahead; Greg Murphy conceded, and there will be no recount. Democrats also won control of the state House for the first time in 16 years, with the incoming speaker signaling education policy, including school vouchers, will be a priority. State Government: The NC Supreme Court heard arguments in Gov. Josh Stein’s fight over laws that limit the governor’s powers. Environment: North Carolina is demanding stronger PFAS cleanup from Chemours, as scrutiny of pollution grows. Public Safety: A driver faces DWI charges after a crash in Wake County killed one cyclist and injured 20 others. Education: The state plans to launch a voluntary 10 Million Book Challenge in January, inviting public school students to log their reading. Consumer Alert: Costco recalled a batch of Kirkland whipped cream sold in North Carolina and 11 other states over possible cleaning-chemical contamination.
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