AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBudget Deal: South Carolina lawmakers reached a 2027 spending agreement after weeks of talks, including nearly $400 million in tax relief, dropping earmarks, and shifting community project funding to a new oversight committee—now awaiting House and Senate approval before Gov. Henry McMaster signs. Politics: Rep. Russell Fry is pushing for a televised debate in the Aug. 11 GOP special U.S. Senate primary, as the race for the seat left by Lindsey Graham heats up. Public Safety & Privacy: Flock Safety license-plate cameras are expanding across South Carolina, renewing debate over privacy and public safety as lawmakers consider regulation. Health Watch: A lettuce recall tied to cyclosporiasis has spread to 27 states, including South Carolina, prompting food-safety warnings. Weather & Infrastructure: Residents challenged South Carolina’s Highway 41 stormwater permit over flooding fears during a Mount Pleasant hearing. Economy & Industry: Century Aluminum’s Mt. Holly expansion will boost U.S. primary aluminum production by about 10% and grow its workforce to 600, with federal and state leaders set to celebrate July 27. Tech & Energy: The DOE is backing a 1 gigawatt AI data center at the Savannah River Site, with plans for additional on-site power. Lottery: Powerball climbed to an estimated $600 million after no big winner; next drawing is Saturday.
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