AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health: The CDC reported 3,887 U.S. measles cases as of Oct. 1, up 228 week over week, with South Carolina among 47 jurisdictions reporting cases and 95% of cases tied to outbreaks. Higher Education & Workforce: SC State’s board voted to cut nine degree programs after low enrollment and compliance concerns, as leaders push schools to align offerings with workforce needs. Agriculture & Research: USDA Agricultural Research Service administrator Joon Park visited SC State 1890 Research & Extension, highlighting soil health and crop disease resistance partnerships. Defense & Construction: NAVFAC Southeast awarded a $65.6M contract for a hardened communications center at MCSF Blount Island, modernizing cyber-hardened network infrastructure. Local Business: Mavis Tires & Brakes opened a new Elgin, SC location with brakes, alignments, and tire services. Legal/Policy: A federal court dismissed a challenge to South Carolina’s election integrity law for lack of standing. Consumer/Tax: South Carolina’s five-cent nicotine vapor tax takes effect, requiring businesses to collect it per milliliter of liquid.
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