AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPrimary Election Countdown: South Carolina’s June 9 primaries are days away, with early voting already breaking records and Greenville voters flagging the economy, taxes, and the federal budget deficit as top concerns. How to Vote: Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., photo ID is required, and early voting runs through June 5, with runoffs set for June 23 if no one clears 50%. Gubernatorial Race Shake-Up: State Sen. Josh Kimbrell has suspended his bid for governor, leaving the GOP field reshuffled just as voters head to the polls. Democrats Make Final Push: Three Democratic candidates for governor traded jabs in a late debate, arguing over how to grow the party’s reach statewide. Agriculture Commissioner Spotlight: Republicans choose a new agriculture commissioner next week as farmers warn fertilizer and diesel costs are squeezing margins. Child Hunger Relief: Harvest Hope is launching free summer meals across South Carolina for kids under 18, with grab-and-go distribution sites. Local Government Watch: Greer city officials are considering stricter rules for vape shops after concerns about too-easy zoning. Federal Policy Pressure: A new analysis warns Social Security could face benefit cuts averaging about $500 a month when trust funds run out in 2032.
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