AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUpstate Manufacturing & Energy Policy: A new magnet factory is coming to South Carolina’s Upstate, with layoffs expected this summer, while lawmakers also move on tax breaks for companies turning landfill methane into energy and new taxes on vapes. Data Centers vs. Drought: A Guardian analysis finds most planned U.S. AI datacenters are slated for drought-hit areas, raising fresh pressure on water and power in the Southeast and beyond. SC Politics & Business Climate: With South Carolina’s June 9 primaries approaching, key governor and congressional races hinge on whether candidates clear majority thresholds to avoid runoffs—an outcome that can quickly reshape state policy priorities. Healthcare Cost Crunch: A major investigation looks at patients seeking “risky medicine” at cash-only alternative clinics, where upfront payments can leave people with debt and regret. Ag & Jobs Spotlight: A Lexington County “Cowfish” night with the Farm Bureau raised $4,000 for young farmer and rancher programs, underscoring agriculture’s scale in SC. Fuel Watch: Gas prices continue to cool in parts of the state, with multiple counties reporting weekly lows around the high-$3 to mid-$4 range for regular.
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