AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSpecial Election Logistics: South Carolina’s special GOP U.S. Senate primary is Tuesday, Aug. 11, with new polling locations due to school closures; polls run 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and if no one tops 50%, the top two advance to an Aug. 25 runoff. Daylight Saving Time Fight: The Sunshine Protection Act faces uncertainty as the Senate is in recess, leaving millions wondering if clocks will finally stop changing before Nov. 1. Public Health & Vaccines: NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya told “Face the Nation” he “trust[s] the science” on childhood vaccines as measles cases rise to a 35-year high, warning that fear during COVID-era trust losses harmed public health. Food Safety Pressure: A national spotlight is on outbreaks and recalls, including cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce and salmonella alerts tied to multiple foods. Lowcountry Safety Upgrade: SCDOT and partners celebrated 700+ crosswalk improvements across Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester and Jasper counties. Invasive Species Watch: North Carolina confirmed the yellow-legged hornet, a bee-killing invasive spreading up the coast from South Carolina. Health Tech in SC: A MUSC-developed maternal screening and referral program (H.E.A.R. 4 Mamas and Babies) is expanding via a $1.6M Duke Endowment grant involving Cape Fear Valley Health and South Carolina partners.
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