AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSC Politics & Elections: South Carolina’s June 9 primary is packed with statewide races, including contested GOP bids for attorney general and Democratic contests for secretary of state, plus primaries for treasurer, comptroller general, superintendent of education, and commissioner of agriculture. Lowcountry Local Governance: Charleston County Council advanced a first reading to expand the Hamlin Beach Historic District, adding 37 properties tied to the Gullah Geechee community, with more approvals still needed. Democrats’ House District 94 Fight: Three Democrats are challenging Rep. Gil Gatch in SC House District 94, aiming to flip the seat in the June 9 primary. Health & Oversight: A new report highlights growing concerns about GLP-1 telehealth use after cases of severe side effects and dosing problems, raising questions about safety and oversight. Voting Rights Backdrop: Rep. James Clyburn warned that recent Supreme Court moves could amount to a broader rollback of the Voting Rights Act, comparing the direction to Plessy-era outcomes. Capitol Hill Fallout: Supporters of Jan. 6 rioters are pushing for payouts tied to Trump’s nearly $1.8B “anti-weaponization” fund despite legal and procedural hurdles. Local Development Watch: North Augusta’s annexation “donut hole” standard is set for a major test this July with the large Kellogg tract project.
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