AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoast Guard Expansion: The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $230 million design-build contract to Brasfield & Gorrie for major new operational support facilities at Base Charleston, including a 90,000-square-foot engineering complex, a 120,000-square-foot multifunction building with housing and dining, and new parking—part of a broader $440M-plus upgrade push expected to finish by 2030. AI & Kids Online Safety: South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey joined a bipartisan group of state lawmakers pushing for “guardrails” on AI and online safety for children, citing his state’s anti-sextortion law and the need to hold Big Tech accountable. Heat Watch: Meteorologists warn a long-lasting heat dome could bring “significant and dangerous” temperatures across much of the U.S., with especially risky hotter nights that can strain health and worsen wildfire conditions. Cyber/Payments Accountability: Block (Cash App) agreed to pay $45M to settle fraud-protection claims from 46 states, including promises for stronger fraud prevention and live 24-hour customer support. SC Forest Carbon Idea: South Carolina is considering selling carbon credits tied to state forests, with DNR paying a consultant nearly $110,000 to study how it could work. Medical Manufacturing Spotlight: Advanced Plastiform highlighted its medical injection molding capabilities for healthcare makers seeking precision plastic components. Public Health Alert: Coverage also highlighted the ongoing cyclospora outbreak and what people should know to reduce exposure.
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