AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStudent Debt Pressure: A new WalletHub analysis ranks Mississippi worst for student-loan strain, with South Carolina also near the top, citing high debt burdens, job and internship availability, and default risk. Rural Health Strain: Hampton Regional Medical Center warns that inflation and flat insurance reimbursement rates are threatening operations, including the ability to afford certain chemotherapy drugs. Law & Justice: South Carolina’s Supreme Court is seeking input on whether to tighten rules against non-lawyer ownership of law firms, aiming to protect independent attorney judgment and client confidentiality. Consumer Protection: South Carolina AG Griffin joined a $694 million multistate settlement with auto lender Credit Acceptance, requiring cash/debt relief and stronger safeguards against predatory lending and dealer “packing” of add-on products. Local Growth & Planning: Clinton City Council advanced the Cambridge Farms annexation by a 4-3 vote, despite concerns from some members about management and scale. Infrastructure: Work has started on the U.S. 17 Corridor Improvements Project in North Myrtle Beach, adding safety upgrades but raising worries for nearby businesses. Public Health: Health officials confirmed rabid skunks in Pickens County, exposing a pet and prompting quarantine steps.
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