AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Prep: South Carolinians have until the Oct. 2–5 deadlines to register for the Nov. 3 general election, with early voting running Oct. 19–31 and a photo ID required to vote. Poll Worker Shortage: Several counties are struggling to staff polling places, raising the risk of longer lines and fewer helpers on Election Day. Education & School Choice: The Trump administration’s federal scholarship tax credit program is set to expand next year, and Treasury released guidance for states and scholarship-granting organizations as it gears up for a Jan. 1 start. Substance Use Prevention: South Carolina’s behavioral health agency is marking October as Substance Use Prevention Month, urging open conversations and early support. Nuclear Workforce: USC and Westinghouse are partnering on nuclear workforce training, including AP1000 simulator-based instruction. Local Government/Infrastructure: SCDOT will close one lane on U.S. 601 under the U.S. 378 bridge in Richland County overnight Oct. 6–7 for bridge work. Health Policy: South Carolina’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is seeking a waiver to extend funding availability through Dec. 30, 2027.
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