AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoastal Food Traceability: Rep. Nancy Mace backed the SHRIMP Act, pushing NOAA and partners to build a portable chemical testing method to verify shrimp country of origin—aimed at cracking down on illegal imports and protecting South Carolina’s shrimpers. Public Health & Policy: A new Kids Count report finds children’s well-being fell in 29 states from 2019 to 2024, with South Carolina among the biggest gainers—while the national slide underscores ongoing education, health, and economic strain. Energy Tax Credits: A federal court vacated IRS Notice 2025-42, restoring a “five percent safe harbor” for when wind and solar projects count as “beginning of construction,” a potential win for developers racing against deadlines. Cyber Oversight: The Coast Guard is adding cybersecurity readiness to routine passenger-vessel inspections under new federal rules. Local Tech & Infrastructure: South Carolina’s housing industry is pegged at $77.5B in annual economic impact and nearly 279,000 jobs, while data center growth continues to spark debate over water and power. Legal System: The South Carolina Supreme Court assigned Judge Debra McCaslin to oversee all proceedings in the Alex Murdaugh double-murder case as a retrial looms. Waste & Logistics: Meridian Waste’s Richland County contract startup is bringing 13 new McNeilus automated side-loaders and rear loaders into service.
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