AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense Innovation: Gov. Josh Stein and the NC Department of Commerce launched NC ALIGN, a statewide advisory council to connect defense research, advanced manufacturing, and emerging tech with federal funding and commercialization. Cybersecurity: North Carolina approved its biggest-ever cybersecurity investment, setting aside $60 million to secure state systems, with recurring support plus one-time modernization funds. Hurricane Resilience: Duke Energy is preparing for the next hurricane season with grid upgrades, including “self-healing” power-line tech that can reroute electricity and avoid outages. Health & Tech: UNC researchers are testing an AI-powered ultrasound approach aimed at bringing basic prenatal imaging to maternity care deserts. Public Health Policy: A new study finds Medicaid medically tailored meal programs can improve health and reduce costs. Local Governance: Craven County promoted new budget and water/engineering leadership as it reorganizes strategy and grants management. STEM in the Community: Mecklenburg educators found a rare blue-glowing firefly that could be a new species, with N.C. State helping identify it. Arts & Workforce: Asheville’s RAD Creative Campus won a Biltmore Estate grant to build artist infrastructure and a resilience hub in the River Arts District.
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