AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCannabis Policy Shift: The U.S. reclassified medical cannabis and FDA-approved cannabis products to a lower federal risk category, a move industry leaders say could speed up clearer rules and new THC/CBD beverage ideas. Tech & Power Backlash: A Florida vote on an AI data-center hub highlights a growing national fight over rising power and water costs, with opposition reported in states including North Carolina. North Carolina Business & Innovation: Raleigh-based 4RIVRS expanded its leadership ahead of a major stormwater permit update; UNC Charlotte’s electric-grid modernization effort earned NSF Regional Innovation Engines funding; and Slate Medicines added Mark W. Hahn to its board. Health & Community: UNC Health Appalachian says it’s financially stable after a turnaround, while a North Carolina mom shared results from a health-care pilot for her son. Western NC Recovery: ArtsAVL awarded $665,000 to Helene-impacted arts nonprofits, and Lake Lure is seeing a summer tourism rebound as the lake refills nearly two years after the storm. Local Infrastructure: NCDOT plans a traffic shift on N.C. 211 in Brunswick County, and a federal BUILD grant brings millions for Asheville-area airport and connector planning.
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