AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Center Politics: President Trump doubled down on backing AI data centers, warning communities that resist them risk being “backwards and poor,” as more Republicans publicly call for restrictions or stronger local oversight over power, water use, and costs. South Carolina Energy Reality Check: A South Carolina-focused commentary argues the state already knows what “good” data center investment should look like—especially around ratepayer protections. Local Governance & Infrastructure: SCDOT announced overnight I-77 northbound detours in Richland County next week for the Exit 26 interchange work, with a weather backup schedule. Cyber & Public Housing: A ransomware surge is hitting housing authorities, and HUD is tightening cyber reporting; South Carolina’s regional housing authority is cited as a recent target. Wildlife & Biosecurity: A potentially destructive straw crest moth—never before seen at a U.S. port—was intercepted in luggage at Detroit Metro, highlighting ongoing agricultural pest screening. Toxic Cleanup Watch: Maine is suing Mallinckrodt over stalled mercury cleanup along the Penobscot River, underscoring long-running battles over contaminated sites.
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