AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Carolina Politics: Former Gov. Mark Sanford is jumping into the crowded GOP race to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, pitching his campaign around the national debt and “stewardship” as the Aug. 11 special primary field keeps growing. State Budget: South Carolina lawmakers say they have a tentative 2026-27 budget deal after a long impasse, but it still leaves key local earmark decisions for later and includes a smaller homeowner tax break plus raises for teachers and state employees. Education & Testing: A new nationwide ranking based on NAEP math and reading scores highlights how sharply student performance varies by state, adding fuel to the debate over literacy and learning loss. Public Safety & Infrastructure: SCDOT is holding a public open house Aug. 6 on two proposed Aiken County intersection projects, and Hartsville City Council honored local youth baseball championship teams. Food & Health Policy: Federal SNAP rules tied to payment accuracy could raise costs for many states, while the U.S. faces a major measles surge and a review of whether it still qualifies as measles-free. Local Crime: North Charleston police arrested an Illinois man in woods near a church after a credit union robbery.
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