AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Backlash Hits Home: Pulaski County’s quorum court passed a 12-month moratorium on new data center permits and approvals—while carving out an exception for the AVAIO project—setting up a fresh fight over who bears the power and water strain. State Policy Push: In Raleigh, SB 730 advanced, aiming to stop utilities and ratepayers from absorbing the risks of AI-driven infrastructure growth if demand falls short, and tightening cooling rules for big facilities. Flooding Recovery Still Fragile: Western North Carolina is dealing with more storm damage and road washouts after heavy rain, including culvert failures and closures near the Buncombe–Henderson line. Weather Watch: The Piedmont and Triad stay warm and muggy with late-day showers and a small chance of isolated severe storms. Tech + Training: North Carolina schools are using AI and VR to expand nursing simulations as shortages loom.
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