AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederal Funding Crunch: The House is set to return from August recess and race to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open through Dec. 11, with lawmakers also pushing other agenda items as the Nov. 3 midterms near. Medicaid Spending Watch: New federal data show sharp local swings in South Carolina Medicaid billing—Chesterfield reported $1,784 for non-oral drug administration in 2024 (+42.4%), Darlington saw surgery-related claims jump 87.1%, and Cheraw’s radiology payments rose 15%. Election Rules: A federal appeals court ruling says South Carolina’s mail-in voting rules illegally discriminate, adding pressure to how absentee ballots are handled for older voters. FCC Showdown: President Trump escalated his fight with NBC’s Kristen Welker, saying he’ll report her to the FCC over comments about his endorsement record. Local Fraud Alerts: BBB Scam Tracker data place Dillon among 64 South Carolina cities tied for 62nd for July scam reports. Public Safety: Columbia police officer Christopher Delong was killed in the line of duty after responding to a domestic call.
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