AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Policy: The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” (85-5), aiming to boost home supply and curb large institutional investors’ grip on single-family purchases—an affordability push that includes targeted reforms for veterans and new federal support for home repairs. South Carolina Elections: Polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday for South Carolina’s primary runoffs, with statewide races including governor (Pamela Evette vs. Alan Wilson) and attorney general, plus agriculture commissioner and multiple congressional and county contests. Upstate Governance & Data Centers: Spartanburg County Council voted for a one-year moratorium on new data center applications, a move that drew sharp criticism over timing just before the runoff election. Charleston Utilities & Trees: Charleston and Dominion launched an online hub with maps and updates to explain where tree trimming and removals are happening and why, after years of resident complaints. Agriculture Costs: South Carolina farmers say fertilizer affordability is worsening as Strait of Hormuz instability disrupts global supply chains. Regional Business & Tourism: A Myrtle Beach summit connected hospitality and tourism small businesses with state and federal resources, including Commerce, IRS, SBA, and S.C. SBDCs.
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