AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElectric Aviation in Healthcare: Gov. Josh Stein flew aboard a BETA Technologies electric aircraft at the eLIFT-NC Showcase in Raleigh, highlighting an FAA-backed push to connect airports, hospitals, and rural communities with electric and autonomous flight. Power Grid Upgrade: Duke Energy won a $50M federal grant to reconductor and add advanced transmission tech across the Carolinas, aiming to boost capacity and reliability as demand rises. Public Health Tech in Rural NC: ECU researchers are expanding access to Narcan via public health vending machines, using a $300,000 federal grant to place free overdose-reversal supplies and training across multiple counties. Education Data for Improvement: Peace College and UNCW shared how they turn NSSE student survey results into curriculum and engagement changes, using structured reporting and visuals to drive action. Housing Recovery After Helene: N.C. Commerce reported $1.4B in federal recovery funds administered, major job creation, and continued work on housing and infrastructure two years after Hurricane Helene. Free Speech on Campus: FIRE released its 2027 College Free Speech rankings, with Appalachian State among the top 10 and many schools still scoring poorly on campus speech climate.
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