AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRedistricting Showdown: The national fight over congressional maps is heating up again after a Supreme Court shift on the Voting Rights Act—now Missouri’s top court weighs whether its new districts are constitutional, while South Carolina lawmakers debate whether to redraw the state’s lone Democratic seat without triggering more Democratic gains. SC Politics: Five South Carolina GOP senators reportedly crossed party lines to block a redistricting session extension, showing cracks in the “get it done” push. Local Governance: Lancaster County denied a mosque permit in Indian Land after residents raised traffic and infrastructure concerns, with some also voicing fears about sharia law. Workforce & Civil Rights: The EEOC is seeking to end employer requirements to report annual workforce race/sex/ethnicity data. Sports: UCLA beat South Carolina 7-2 in the NCAA regional, but USC stayed alive with a 4-2 win over Cal State Fullerton; Gamecocks softball still has a path. Lottery: South Carolina’s May 16 Powerball: 08-37-40-44-65 (PB 18, PP 3).
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