AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAutonomous Aviation: Joby Aviation completed the first-ever autonomous flight across the U.S., covering 3,199 miles with no human control inputs, with a monthlong Electric Skies Tour ending in North Carolina’s Outer Banks near the Kitty Hawk monument. State Innovation: North Carolina moved into the nation’s top 10 for innovation capacity for the first time, ranking ninth in the 2026 “Tracking Innovation” report, driven by universities and research institutions. Transportation Safety Tech: After Hurricane Helene shut down major freight routes for months, NCDOT used Fleetworthy’s truck-cab safety alerts to push targeted rerouting messages to drivers before they hit closures. Education Outcomes: Avery County schools reported districtwide gains in 2025-26 proficiency, with math jumping to 63.6% and reading to 54.7%, though high school science and NC Math 1 remain low. Health Policy: New federal Medicaid work requirements are set to begin in North Carolina in 2027, requiring most adults to complete 80 hours of work or community engagement monthly to keep coverage. AI & Privacy: Surveillance vendor Flock Safety faces a voluntary exit program as cities drop contracts over privacy and misuse concerns.
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