AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFederal Policy Watch: Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, triggering automatic benefit cuts if Congress doesn’t act. State & Consumer Impact: South Carolina’s annual tax-free weekend runs Friday through Sunday, covering school supplies, apparel/footwear, certain tech, and dorm/home essentials (with notable exclusions like eyewear and furniture). Legal/Regulatory: Attorney General Tim Griffin is leading a bipartisan letter urging Congress to preserve 2025 federal hemp reforms and block moves that could reopen loopholes for intoxicating hemp products. Business Moves: Morrison Avenue Capital Partners opened Hilltop Auburn, a 128-bed student housing community for Auburn University, fully preleased by October 2025. Local Economy & Growth: A South Carolina-focused piece highlights veteran entrepreneurs as a growing force in the state’s economy, spotlighting a state forum aimed at helping veterans start and scale businesses. Retail & Jobs: Walgreens is closing stores again in 2026, with fewer closures than earlier plans, as it continues store optimization. Tech & Infrastructure: Mission Critical Group acquired Anchor Automation, expanding connected services and automation capabilities from Florence, S.C. Health & Safety: Lidl expanded a cookie recall to include more products due to undeclared allergens, including wheat, soy, milk, egg and coconut.
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