AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSouth Carolina Economic Outlook: State leaders met with business owners to discuss an “economic blueprint,” with infrastructure funding—roads, bridges, water and sewer—front and center as growth strains local capacity. Manufacturing & Metals: Latrobe Magnesium put its Morwell plan on hold and is pushing a major U.S. magnesium smelter, citing liability and incentives as it targets critical-mineral supply needs. Nuclear Policy: A House energy subcommittee hearing highlighted “nuclear lifecycle innovation campuses,” while Louisiana seeks more time on a DOE nuclear waste plan—South Carolina is among the states now in the mix. Transportation Safety: DOT and Coastal Carolina University rolled out Highway 544 upgrades, including a high-intensity crosswalk signal and a speed reduction, after student pedestrian crashes. Local Infrastructure Planning: Berkeley County is moving toward a roundabout at Reflectance Drive/Highway 41 after multiple fatal crashes. Healthcare & Coverage: Commentary argues expanding health insurance access in SC is a workforce necessity as Medicaid work-hour rules could put coverage at risk in expansion states. Legal/Business Risk: A federal case alleges a Florida developer defrauded Allen University and the AME Church out of millions tied to a football stadium scheme.
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