AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSouth Carolina Politics: The Palmetto State’s GOP governor primary is headed to a June 23 runoff after Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson fell short of a majority, with Evette leading and both advancing alongside Democrats’ Jermaine Johnson, who won his nomination outright. Local Elections: York County voters also settled key probate and council races, including an uncontested path for Probate Judge nominee Anna Miller, while House matchups are set for November with Democrats challenging across the region. Congress & Schools: South Carolina’s political culture debate keeps echoing nationally as lawmakers grilled Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King over Title IX and transgender student policies, while the Education Department admitted it violated a court order in Title IX cases. Faith & Community: Southern Baptists voted to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors, a move that drew pushback from a South Carolina pastor. Lifestyle & Travel: Hilton is launching “Undergraduate by Hilton,” a new college-town hotel brand aimed at campus weekends, tours, and sports travel. Health & Food: A new report finds synthetic dyes still show up in nearly 1 in 5 U.S. packaged foods, with children’s products hit hardest as federal phase-out efforts face hurdles. Culture & Media: SCETV announced a new “Palmetto Perspectives” live episode on men’s mental health and identity, premiering June 18.
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