AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCounty Budget Watch: Warren County commissioners are weighing a proposed 61.96-cent property tax rate for 2026-27—up 4 cents—while debating what it means for schools, a new consolidated elementary school, senior center debt, and a potential 3% cost-of-living bump for county employees. Healthcare Workforce Fight: Across the country, states including NC are suing the U.S. Department of Education over new limits on federal student loans for “professional” healthcare degrees, arguing it will worsen staffing shortages. Local Schools: Martin County’s school board heard public pushback on merging South Creek Middle with Riverside Middle, with most attendees opposing the closure. Childcare Crunch: A new look at NC’s labor market says childcare disruptions are costing the state billions each year and driving parents out of work. Business & Community: Eastport’s MRE Mercantile Men’s Clothier is set to open May 30, and Kannapolis is now “Gig-Ready” with Kinetic fiber reaching 75%+ of homes.
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