AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVoting Rights & Redistricting: South Carolina Republicans are moving to oust the state’s only Black congressman since 1897, as national fallout from the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision fuels a new round of map-drawing fights; House Speaker Mike Johnson says the approach is “fair,” while Democrats and civil-rights advocates warn it could erase Black representation. Lake Greenwood Watch: The state Department of Environmental Services says it has found no link between the Ascend cleanup site near Lake Greenwood and the April fish kill, adding that monitoring and sampling show no impact—while the cause of the kill is still not determined. Wildfire Risk: Crews battled a fast-moving field fire near homes in Florence County, with dry, windy conditions driving rapid spread. Public Safety: Mount Pleasant residents are sharing more alligator sightings as warmer weather ramps up, urging people to stay alert while respecting wildlife. Energy & Industry: TS Conductor opened a $134M aluminum encapsulated carbon core facility in Hardeeville to boost U.S. grid supply capacity.
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