AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClean-Water Spotlight: Lake Superior just topped a new national ranking of the cleanest U.S. lakes, with other standouts like Lake Chelan and Lake Hartwell following. Lowcountry & Family Picks: Charleston’s Mom’s Choice awards are back with 160+ parent-voted categories, plus a summer guide and a Declaration of Independence “Revolutionary Road Trip” for easy history days. South Carolina Politics: Lawmakers are again weighing a pay raise after a prior one was struck down, and a short-term rental tax bill is moving to clarify who collects and remits taxes. Local Roads, Real Friction: Litchfield Beach residents are pushing back on proposed Highway 17 changes that would force many right turns and possible U-turns. Travel Pressure Points: A new report says Canadian tourism to the U.S. has dropped sharply—up to 65% in some cities—amid tariff-era tensions. Greenville Watch: City Council advanced a $309.9M FY27 budget with no tax increase, while fees and housing funding shift upward. Gas Prices & Summer: With Iran ceasefire talks still stuck, gas prices are climbing again as lawmakers consider tax relief.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.