South Carolina is closing out July with several news developments capturing attention across the state. Governor Henry McMaster joined economic development officials on a mission to Germany last week, meeting with business leaders at Siemens and Fraunhofer as the state continues efforts to boost foreign investment and trade. Locally, the governor has a ceremonial signing scheduled for the Hands Free Driving Act, a measure aimed at improving road safety. State legislative updates this month include the advancement of new tort reform policies, intended to reduce so-called nuclear verdicts and promote a more business-friendly environment. Statehouse Report also highlights ongoing debate over education funding, with budget shortfalls resulting in tough decisions and potential cuts for K-12 and higher education institutions.Business activity remains robust across several sectors. Charleston Business reports that Volvo is set to begin manufacturing its most popular XC60 SUV at the Ridgeville plant by late 2026, a significant boost for the Upstate’s auto sector and job market. Boeing’s North Charleston facility secured a new order as Gulf Air committed to purchasing 12 Dreamliners, underlining the state's aerospace strength. The state’s ports saw container volume grow by 3 percent in fiscal 2025, supporting broader economic momentum. On a more somber note, Lockheed Martin announced a 10 percent workforce reduction at its Greenville location after the U.S. Air Force decided against extending a major contract, while Hampton Lumber will bring a new sawmill and jobs to Allendale County, expanding opportunities in the building materials sector.Communities are seeing investment in infrastructure and education despite budget constraints. The Department of Transportation announced an additional $200 million in funding for bridge repairs, aiming to address 530 bridges over the next decade, while a state program supporting rural infrastructure has received a substantial boost in this year's budget, facilitating improvements in smaller communities. Charleston is preparing for new recreational centers scheduled to begin construction in West Ashley and Johns Island next summer, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College will open its Nursing and Health Sciences Institute, expanding healthcare education.Public safety remains a concern, as the South Carolina Department of Public Safety reported five fatalities on state roadways over the most recent weekend, with ongoing efforts to address traffic safety intensified by the forthcoming Hands Free Driving Act. No major severe weather events have been reported in recent days, allowing communities to focus on heat advisories and routine summer preparedness.Looking ahead, listeners can expect continued debate in the state legislature on education funding and legal reform, groundbreaking on major infrastructure projects, the ceremonial rollout of new public safety laws, and signature events like the Best Places to Work Awards and the Cook Out Southern 500. Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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