AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWomen’s Health Crisis: A new SC-focused push argues the state’s shrinking maternity care access is driving preventable harm, citing lost rural labor-and-delivery units and high maternal mortality. Public Safety & Climate: With school starting amid extreme heat risk and broader climate disruption to learning, advocates point to aging buildings and unequal access to cooling as a growing problem. Wildlife & Aviation: An American Airlines flight departing Myrtle Beach returned after a bird strike triggered engine flames; crews found bird debris on the runway and the plane was taken out for inspection. PFAS Accountability: Jeanerette, Louisiana approved joining a PFAS “forever chemicals” lawsuit over contamination in its water system, seeking participation in manufacturer litigation. Local Infrastructure: SCDOT selected Rekor for a statewide contract to modernize traffic monitoring and weigh-in-motion sites, with cooperative purchasing for local governments. Lowcountry Nature & Food Safety: SC’s loggerhead turtle nesting is highlighted, while a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce is driving produce-washing reminders and shifting buying habits. Solar Innovation: Clemson and BMW unveiled a solar-integrated EV prototype designed to generate more energy than it uses on a typical commute.
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