AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUtility Lobbying: A new critique questions why South Carolina lets monopoly power companies lobby and fund legislators, arguing the state’s utility law limits consumer choice. Politics & Business: Rep. Nancy Mace’s GOP primary loss is tied to her push on the Jeffrey Epstein files, a reminder how national politics can spill into local economic agendas. Public Health & Consumer Costs: A frozen pizza snack recall expanded to 21 states over possible metal contamination, adding fresh risk and hassle for shoppers and retailers. Legal/Policy: A federal judge temporarily blocks the National Park Service from removing “negative” signs and exhibits, including a climate change sign at Fort Sumter. Education Finance: An inspector general report boosts scrutiny of Marlboro County schools, citing pay and spending violations that could reshape district control. Real Estate: Park Circle’s newest luxury townhome project, The Walk at Park Circle, opens with 28 homes starting in the mid-$500,000s. Energy & Growth: Optimus Energy Solutions acquired 52 DC fast-charging stations across South Carolina, expanding rural EV access. Health Infrastructure: HCA breaks ground on a new Summerville free-standing emergency room, signaling continued investment in local care capacity. Workforce Signals: A national hiring map shows South Carolina’s job openings up modestly since 2020, reflecting uneven recovery. Sports & Local Economy: South Carolina hires Kevin Schnall as head baseball coach on a five-year, $1.3M annual deal, with transfer-portal roster work ahead.
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