AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRedistricting Standoff: South Carolina Republicans killed a Trump-backed congressional map overhaul, keeping Rep. Jim Clyburn’s majority-Black district intact for now—early voting surged as lawmakers balked at stopping an election already underway. Public Health & Policy: A kratom bill that would have treated the Southeast Asia plant like heroin and ecstasy was tabled until next year, after debate over how to classify and regulate it. Coastal Science & Community: Sullivan’s Island students helped protect the first sea turtle nest of the 2026 season, turning lessons into beachside conservation. Historic Preservation: Hunting Island Lighthouse reopened after a multi-million-dollar stabilization and restoration, bringing visitors back to a long-closed landmark. Nuclear Tech Watch: The DOE selected five startups—including Oklo—to negotiate for using surplus Cold War plutonium as advanced reactor fuel. Industry & Jobs: CordenPharma agreed to buy AmbioPharm to expand peptide API capacity, adding scale to South Carolina’s biotech footprint. Connected Cars: Volvo won U.S. approval to keep importing and selling vehicles with Chinese connected-car technology.
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