AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSenate Watch: Mitch McConnell’s absence could complicate defense and farm legislation as Republicans juggle a slim 53–47 majority. Water Supply: Aiken rescinded its voluntary non-essential water reduction request after conditions improved. Public Safety Tech: Florence won a state award for using drones as a “first responder” tool to ease staffing strain. Food Safety: Taylor Farms launched a 27-state recall of iceberg lettuce tied to a cyclospora outbreak; consumers are told to discard affected products. Surveillance Cameras: A new report highlights police misuse of Flock automated license plate readers to track people, raising privacy concerns. Transportation Infrastructure: SCDOT plans to replace 12 I-95 bridges in Dillon and Florence counties, with public comments open through Aug. 6. Health & Policy: Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham, shifting South Carolina’s Senate lineup. Weather: Dangerous heat and storm chances are forecast for the Upstate and nearby regions.
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