AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Worker Family Policy: South Carolina lawmakers have approved an expansion of paid parental leave for state employees, adding four weeks for co-parents, foster parents, and adoptive parents; it now heads to Gov. Henry McMaster’s desk. Public Health & Heat: With extreme heat and humidity expected, South Carolina counties are seeing the highest heat-related hospitalizations, and officials are urging residents—especially outdoor workers—to watch for heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke. Cybersecurity: A new report says two-thirds of South Carolina’s largest businesses are still vulnerable to common email scams, with low adoption of DMARC leaving organizations exposed to phishing and fraud. Energy & Industry: A US Geological Survey assessment suggests the Carolinas may sit on major untapped lithium resources, a potential boost as battery storage demand rises alongside growth in AI data centers. Arts & Culture: Julianna Margulies is set to executive produce the documentary “Sister Senators,” focused on South Carolina lawmakers who formed a pro-choice coalition to block a near-total abortion ban. Local History: Darlington broke ground on the Darlington African American Museum at 131 Pearl Street, aiming to preserve the legacy of Black-owned businesses on the historic strip.
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