AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPermitting Fight: West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey is leading a 21-state push at the U.S. Supreme Court to stop activist groups from suing to block federal environmental permits before states can review them—arguing it could delay or halt housing, energy, and military projects. Coastal & Water Safety: South Carolina’s summer water safety push continues as agencies share tips for pools, lakes, and rivers, while the state also warns about storm impacts and breezy, cooler conditions with a few showers. Hurricane Season: The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is underway; forecasts call for a slightly below-normal season, but experts stress staying prepared for any storm. Upstate Stormwater: Dorchester County residents are demanding more transparency after a stormwater stop-work order tied to failed erosion controls at The Ponds, raising concerns about sediment and watershed impacts. Fisheries: New red drum management steps are moving forward after assessments found the southern stock overfished and under rebuilding pressure, with options aimed at reducing harvest and protecting breeding fish. Jobs & Minerals: USA Rare Earth selected Cherokee County for a rare earth magnet manufacturing and refined metals operation, targeting hundreds of high-skill jobs and expanded domestic magnet production.
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