AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoState Budget Showdown: Gov. Henry McMaster issued 14 line-item vetoes to South Carolina’s $15B FY 2026-27 budget, including striking outdated provisos and vetoing a delay tied to Scout Motors cost overruns—arguing the state must pay contractors for completed work. Local Growth vs. Control: Spartanburg County delayed a vote on a 12-month data center pause until Sept. 21, seeking more public input on how broad the moratorium should be. Politics & Power: In the GOP Senate runoff, Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman campaigned in Greenville as the Aug. 25 race tightens. Jobs & Industry: Translucent Solar will invest $15.675M in Dorchester County for a Summerville solar panel factory, creating 167 jobs. Health & Safety: U.S. kindergarten vaccine rates fell again for 2025-26, with exemptions hitting a record 4.2% as measles outbreaks continue. Upstate Spotlight: Former Gamecock QB Stephen Garcia shared his ongoing fight with stage 4 colorectal cancer.
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