AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBudget & Jobs: Gov. Henry McMaster issued line-item vetoes in the FY 2026-27 budget, including a Scout Motors provision tied to cost overruns, while also touting tax relief, pay raises, and funding for roads, education, conservation, and workforce development. Manufacturing Fire: A massive blaze destroyed the MLILY mattress plant in Winnsboro, putting jobs on hold and forcing major Highway 321 disruptions before reopening with ongoing fire risk and smoke. Local Growth & Infrastructure: Spartanburg County delayed a vote on a 12-month data center pause until Sept. 21, keeping NorthMark moving while seeking more public input on how broadly to regulate new facilities. Food & Health Policy: South Carolina DSS will launch a Healthy Food SC SNAP pilot, starting Aug. 31, restricting purchases like candy, soda, and sweetened beverages. Energy Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest E85 in Spartanburg County at $3.19 (week ending Aug. 8), with other county-by-county price snapshots continuing to show uneven fuel costs across the state. Workforce/Industry Demand: A nuclear policy guide highlights workforce development and permitting streamlining as key levers for states trying to attract new nuclear power.
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