AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Development: Effingham County commissioners will vote Tuesday on rezoning and annexation requests, including a revised 1,000-home plan in Guyton (down from 1,300) plus industrial and commercial proposals. Consumer Protection/Legal: After HBO’s John Oliver spotlight on settlement factoring, NSSTA and the National Consumers League point to Maryland’s reforms that cut predatory factoring approvals by more than 99% and urge similar state action. Workforce & Tech Skills: USC Salkehatchie is offering free in-person AI workshops in June for residents and business owners, covering AI basics and workplace productivity. Healthcare Real Estate: The Ensign Group announced two June 1 acquisitions—an Iowa skilled nursing facility and a California memory care property—expanding its Midwest and West Coast footprint. Education Funding: Greenville County Schools approved a nearly $981M FY27 budget with teacher step increases and a 3.75% minimum raise for other employees. Business Litigation: IKEA customers filed a proposed class action seeking refunds tied to higher prices charged during Trump tariff periods later struck down. Public Safety/Infrastructure: Boeing’s 777X certification is delayed again, with early 2027 deliveries now at risk. SC Politics: SCETV’s Republican governor debate drew controversy after multiple candidates backed out, leaving the stage half-empty.
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