AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRussia Sanctions Bill: A U.S. House vote advances a Lindsey Graham bill that could let President Trump impose tariffs up to 100% on countries tied to Russian oil and sanctions evasion—raising the stakes for global trade partners. South Carolina Economy: South Carolina collected $321.5 million in motor vehicle license taxes in 2024, part of a broader look at state tax revenue streams. Workplace & Banking: Countybank was named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for the second straight year, ranking 8th among mid-sized employers. Energy & Industry: Latrobe Magnesium put its Morwell project on hold, while pushing a U.S. magnesium smelter plan tied to liability and incentives. Local Infrastructure: West Ashley is set for faster pothole repairs and retimed traffic signals after a new city-SCDOT agreement. Housing Finance: South Carolina ranked 11th for VA home loan value in Q2 2026, with $2 billion in financing. Public Safety & Health: FDA classified six hand-soap recalls as Class II over possible bacterial contamination, including products shipped to South Carolina. Education: Ascension Parish superintendent Edith Walker was selected to a national educator advisory board. Nuclear Policy: A federal hearing highlighted “nuclear lifecycle innovation campuses,” with South Carolina lawmakers weighing the spent-fuel and waste-storage approach.
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