AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRedistricting Pressure Cooker: Louisiana senators are set to consider a new U.S. House map after the Supreme Court struck down the old one, a move aimed at removing a majority-Black district—while South Carolina lawmakers brace for a possible special session to redraw the state’s congressional lines, with Gov. Henry McMaster signaling he may push the fight after earlier GOP votes stalled. Local Politics Fallout: The broader Southern redistricting blitz is accelerating as Republicans try to capitalize on the Voting Rights Act setback, and Democrats warn it could make more districts competitive for them—or wipe out minority representation. Good-Karma Lottery Moment (SC): A Myrtle Beach man returned a lost $500 Pick 3 ticket, then later matched all five numbers on a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket for a $586K jackpot. Mental Health & Community: A new op-ed highlights how stigma and silence keep healing out of reach, especially across generations. Weekend Picks: Columbia’s Black Expo and ColaJazz + Roots Fest, plus Sumter’s Iris Festival and a horror film fest, are set to bring big crowds.
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