AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUkraine-Russia De-escalation: President Volodymyr Zelensky backed a U.S.-proposed reciprocal halt to strikes on critical infrastructure, saying Ukraine will stop only if Russia truly and consistently does the same. Local Roads & Taxes: South Carolina lawmakers set aside $12.5 million for a Road Buyback Program to shift lower-priority state roads to local control, while a separate fight over North Carolina’s 77 Express Lanes shows how pulling support can trigger big repayment costs. Greenville Growth: Greenville City Council approved a record annexation along Woodruff Road and I-385, including major commercial parcels. Public Safety Upgrade: Coastal Carolina University and SCDOT agreed on major Highway 544 safety changes, including a 35 mph zone and a pedestrian-activated signal. Healthcare Costs: A Little River cancer patient says a generic monthly medication bill topped $700, highlighting rising prescription costs and the role of SHIP help. Education & AI: Beaufort’s principal returned after being placed on leave over a political endorsement video, and Charleston County rolled out an AI tool aimed at helping small businesses. National Politics: Rep. Nancy Mace pushed back on AI regulation and warned about China competition while tying gas prices to policy failures. Economy & Energy: A new infrastructure impact study projects major economic activity from South Carolina investments, while a gas-tax rebate push calls for a special session.
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