AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUNC Wilmington STEM Expansion: UNCW will launch a Bachelor of Science in Data Science in August 2026, blending math, statistics, and computer science with hands-on work using real data. Scholarships & Talent Pipeline: Two UNCW seniors received the DeJoy-Woś scholarship for full internships in Washington, D.C., via George Mason University. Ocean Science Saved: After bipartisan pushback, the NSF halted dismantling of the Ocean Observatories Initiative, including systems off North Carolina, and plans to restore removed gear. Data Center Governance in Durham: Durham County approved changes to development rules that supporters say could make future moratoriums easier, amid ongoing local debate over data centers and AI growth. Property Tax Relief: Gov. Josh Stein signed a yearlong moratorium on property revaluations in certain NC counties, limiting how new appraisals affect 2026 bills. Agriculture Watch: N.C. researchers flagged tile-horned prionus beetle larvae as an emerging threat to blueberry crops, possibly linked to drought stress. Health & Policy: A new report warns millions could lose ACA coverage after federal subsidies expired, raising costs and inequality.
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