AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRetail Shake-Up: Target is winding down its Ulta Beauty shop-in-shops, closing SC locations in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Boiling Springs and Simpsonville by Aug. 1, while rolling out a new “beauty studio” concept in 600+ stores. Public Safety & Privacy: A review finds police in at least 12 states accused of misusing Flock Safety license plate reader data for personal tracking, as communities push back on the expanding camera network. Politics & Capital: Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jermaine Johnson named Sam Skardon as lieutenant governor running mate, highlighting his nonprofit lending work for small businesses and clean energy. Health Care: A Seneca, SC spine center is promoting full-endoscopic surgery as a less-invasive alternative to fusion amid concerns about unnecessary back procedures. Food Safety: Cyclospora has been reported in 45 states; FDA says the food supply is safe as investigations continue. Education Policy: SC House Republicans approved “universal” K-12 vouchers, expanding the scholarship program before the pilot even begins, despite constitutional questions. Energy & Growth: DOE is backing AI data centers on former uranium sites, with Kentucky’s Paducah project pairing data centers with new power generation and storage. Local Business: Aruza Pest Control acquired Charleston-based Core Pest Solutions, folding customers into its expanded Southeast services.
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