AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUtility Merger: NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced a roughly $67B all-stock deal to form the world’s largest regulated electric utility, serving about 10 million customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with $2.25B in bill credits proposed for Dominion customers over two years. Education Gains: Columbia University’s CPRL released “Reach Higher, Together,” spotlighting bright-spot districts—including South Carolina—that improved reading and math by using strong curriculum as a system-wide engine for teacher support and assessments. Public Health & Care: USC opened a Brain Health Center in Columbia to expand cognitive screenings, imaging, and specialized support across seven underserved areas. Environment & Fisheries: EDF filed an amicus brief opposing expanded South Atlantic red snapper seasons, arguing exempted permits could undermine rebuilding rules. Invasive Species Watch: Washington state records suggest a yellow-legged hornet likely arrived via a ship from Asia—raising concerns for pollinators as the species has gained footholds in Georgia and South Carolina. Local Life: SCETV won five Southeast Emmy awards, including for environment/science and flood-stage weather coverage.
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