AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSupreme Court & Trans Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender students competing in women’s and girls’ sports, a ruling celebrated by conservative activists and expected to shape policy nationwide. State Budget Standoff: South Carolina lawmakers began the new fiscal year without a final budget after property-tax and earmark fights stalled negotiations, leaving agencies operating under a continuing resolution. Local Economy & Jobs: BMW says it has finished a $1.7 billion Woodruff expansion to make high-voltage EV batteries and plans to assemble multiple electric X5 models in the Upstate by 2030. Business & Regulation: A South Carolina small-business regulatory reform bill cleared the conference process and heads to the governor, aiming to tighten oversight of agency rules. Food Costs: A new survey finds Fourth of July cookout prices in South Carolina are rising, with inflation squeezing staples even as some side items get cheaper. Public Safety: Reports describe a fatal bungee attraction incident on the Grand Strand, renewing scrutiny of ride safety decisions. History & Tourism: South Carolina is leading a statewide America’s 250th/SC250 effort with more than 130 Revolutionary War events across all 46 counties.
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