AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPFAS Rollback: The EPA is moving to repeal drinking-water limits on four “forever chemicals” (GenX, PFHxS, PFNA, PFBS) while delaying rules on two others, setting up a new fight over public health protections. NC Ballot Watch: North Carolina voters could decide four constitutional amendments in November, including a “right to farm” and a proposal to cap the income tax rate at 3.5%. Power Deal With NC in the Mix: NextEra and Dominion have agreed to combine in a roughly $67B deal, creating the world’s largest regulated utility and serving about 10 million customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, with $2.25B in bill credits proposed. Heat Safety: Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed May 18–22 as Heat Safety Week, urging residents and employers to prepare for heat illness as the season ramps up. Local Roads: New Bern crews are starting a two-week intersection improvement on Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd near Hotel Drive, with more lane closures expected later this summer.
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