AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Economy Fight: President Trump says he approved new federal fuel economy standards that end the Biden-era EV push, promising lower car prices and more auto investment, including in South Carolina. State Budget Watch: South Carolina collected $4.2 billion in total tax revenue in Q1 2026, down 15.1% from Q4 2025, with sales/gross receipts and income taxes driving most collections. Data Privacy: Attorney General Ford announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labcorp tied to the AMCA data breach, with hundreds of thousands of Marylanders affected. Voting Tech Debate: A conservative group is pushing for secure digital signatures for citizen ballot initiatives, arguing it could cut fraud and reduce petition costs. Local Government: Aiken County will hold a public hearing Oct. 6 on community needs and priorities for housing, public facilities, and economic development. Sports & SC: Alabama beat South Carolina 49-18 in SEC play; South Carolina anglers also got a two-week federal red snapper season in October. Community & Education: Fourth grade teachers can apply for the 2027 Liberty Day at the Statehouse.
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