AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & Storm Watch: A Gulf storm system has been labeled “Potential Tropical Cyclone One,” with the Carolinas’ impacts hinging on the track—expect rain and a flooding risk even if winds stay below tropical-storm strength. Invasive Species Alert: Portuguese man o’ wars are washing ashore on South Carolina beaches; they look like jellyfish but can sting painfully (and sometimes dangerously) even after they’re stranded. Water & Climate Funding: A federal judge ruled the Trump administration acted unlawfully in ending the Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program, a decision that could affect climate resilience work tied to communities across the country. Local Jobs & Industry: AmbioPharm is expanding in Aiken County with a modular manufacturing building and plans for 200+ new jobs, with operations targeted for late 2027. Local Governance & Power Use: Spartanburg County is moving toward a moratorium on new data centers amid concerns about massive power and water demands. Public Health Policy: South Carolina is among states pushing the EPA to regulate the abortion pill mifepristone as a water contaminant. Wildlife & Community: SPCA Albrecht Center is joining the statewide “Pick Me! SC” adoption push, aiming to find homes for dozens of animals during the summer surge. Food & Health: New reporting says synthetic dyes show up in nearly 1 in 5 packaged foods, with a federal voluntary phase-out facing hurdles.
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