AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Safety Tech & Privacy: New Hanover County is reviewing how long it keeps Flock license plate reader data, moving from a 30-day policy toward national recommendations of 7 days after public backlash and misuse concerns. Local Governance: The same Flock controversy is driving broader changes, with agencies across the country canceling or unplugging contracts and the company tightening oversight and audit requirements. Education & Workforce: Durham Tech reports a surge in students pursuing health care, IT, and skilled trades, highlighting hands-on training that can lead to fast job pathways. Biotech & Regulation: A South Korean delegation toured Raleigh gene-editing firm Pairwise to compare U.S. safety and regulatory frameworks for biotechnology. Food Safety: FDA and CDC began onsite inspections at Taylor Farms’ Mexican plant tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 17 states, including North Carolina. Climate Watch: NOAA says El Niño could become “very strong,” raising odds of a wetter winter for North Carolina. STEM in the Field: Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II update in Kinston spotlighted aerospace jobs and supplier activity across eastern North Carolina.
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