AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCrypto Policy: South Carolina just locked in a sweeping crypto framework: state and local governments can’t accept or require central bank digital currency payments, and they can’t join federal CBDC trials—while the law protects self-custody rights for users (including hardware and self-hosted wallets) and gives miners clearer operating rules in industrial zones. Food Safety: Sugar Foods recalled specific Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons in 17 states over possible salmonella tied to contaminated milk powder, with no illnesses reported so far. Local Government & Schools: Fort Mill floated a $272M school budget with an 8.5-mill tax increase aimed at retaining staff and reducing class sizes in grades 4–12. Energy & AI Demand: The NextEra–Dominion $66.8B mega-merger continues to draw scrutiny as regulators and watchdogs weigh what it means for power prices and AI-driven data center growth. Community Services: South Carolina’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is back June 1, sending eligible seniors $50 in checks for fresh produce.
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