AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection 2026: Early voting begins Thursday, with a new poll giving Roy Cooper a seven-point lead over Michael Whatley in the Senate race. About 1,400 voters flagged as possible noncitizens will receive letters, but none will be removed or barred from voting based on the list alone. President Trump plans to rally in Greenville next Tuesday, where Whatley is expected to appear. At the Pump: North Carolina’s 41-cent gas tax suspension runs through Nov. 30; the statewide average fell from $4.09 to $3.81 in four days. Attorney General Jeff Jackson says stations must pass along the savings as they receive untaxed fuel. Jobs and Business: A North Carolina defense company plans a $95 million Mooresville expansion expected to add 423 jobs, while Kroger’s planned corporate cuts will affect its Charlotte hub. Western Recovery: Two years after Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina’s retail sales have rebounded, but employment and tourism remain below pre-storm levels. Industry at Risk: Proposed federal hemp restrictions could disrupt North Carolina’s $3.2 billion industry.
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