AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoObamacare Refunds: President Trump says the federal government will return hundreds of millions in Obamacare “overcharges” via $500 refunds to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including South Carolina, tied to surplus “user fees” from the federal exchange. Insurance Transparency: Public Citizen urges South Carolina regulators and other state insurance commissioners to make homeowners insurance “data call” results public, arguing the home insurance crisis is also an information crisis that limits competition and meaningful oversight. Robocall Crackdown: AG Lynn Fitch and 48 other attorneys general push the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to curb illegal robocalls and texts. Lowcountry Growth & Housing: Material Capital Partners says leasing is underway at Indigo Cove, an 82-home build-to-rent community in Bluffton with rents starting at $2,850. Water & Infrastructure: ReWa completes Phase 1A of a $92M Swamp Rabbit Gravity Sewer Upgrade between Greenville and Travelers Rest, replacing aging sewer lines and adding new manholes and river crossings. Telecom Expansion: Comcast/Xfinity adds multi-gig fiber access for 1,000+ homes and businesses in Beaufort and Edisto. AI Policy Debate: Lawmakers split on AI guardrails, with John Thune backing a “light touch” approach while Democrats call for stricter limits. Food Safety: FDA upgraded a hand soap recall to Class II, citing bacterial contamination across 15 states. Manufacturing/Jobs: Holly Poultry opens an 80,000-square-foot production facility in Hanover, Md., citing vertical integration and 140 new jobs. Energy Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports diesel and E15 price snapshots across multiple South Carolina counties, showing continued volatility even as prices ease from spring highs.
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