AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Energy Infrastructure: NNSA selected Amentum to negotiate a phased public-private deal for a 1-gigawatt AI data center at the Savannah River Site, backed by about 2 gigawatts of on-site power that would start with natural gas and transition to nuclear. Manufacturing Expansion: Fortified Solar will invest $22.75 million in a new Greenville County facility, adding 150+ jobs to build steel solar roofing systems. Public Health: CDC reported cyclosporiasis cases have climbed to 4,173 lab-confirmed cases across 41 states, with more expected as reporting lags. Food Safety: FDA says an iceberg lettuce recall tied to Cyclospora remains in effect after a false-positive test result, with products distributed to 27 states including South Carolina. Local Tech/Policy: South Carolina lawmakers are still split on the state budget, delaying funding for key programs while negotiating earmarks and community projects. Legal/Pharma: South Carolina’s AG joined a multistate $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and reduced competition. STEM Education: GSSM launched an inaugural A.I. Educator Summer Institute with Google support. Environment & Conservation: Environment groups sued after federal rollbacks to endangered species protections.
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