AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicaid Cuts: A new Health Affairs analysis says federal rules will force three dozen states to cut Medicaid doctor and hospital payments by more than $50 billion, raising fears providers will see fewer Medicaid patients. Landline Fight: Verizon has petitioned the FCC to end copper landline service in 18 states, and BellTel Retirees says it would endanger older, vulnerable customers and union jobs. Education & Workforce: Winthrop University is set to launch South Carolina’s first bachelor’s program in advanced manufacturing engineering with a $250,000 Rock Hill grant, while the South Carolina Forum plans an inaugural civic assembly focused on expanding economic opportunity. Local Growth: A developer is seeking Hendersonville-area rezoning for a 288-unit multi-family complex near I-26, and Rock Hill is also seeing major life-sciences investment activity. Public Input: SCDOT is taking comments through Oct. 23 on intersection safety projects in Lancaster and York counties. Higher Ed Rankings: Clemson again tops South Carolina colleges in U.S. News 2027 rankings.
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