SC House panel says cybersecurity bill too rushed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill aimed at strengthening cyber-security across state government may be dead for the year, but legislators expect to incorporate the essentials into the state budget.
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SC Senate defeats effort to expand Medicaid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators defeated another attempt by Democrats to extend Medicaid coverage under the federal health care law.
SC Senate likely to be on the budget next week too
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The budget debate in the South Carolina Senate is almost certain to stretch into a second week.
Connelly re-elected as chairman of SC Republicans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans have re-elected Chad Connelly as their leader.
Harrison is voted new chairman of SC Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats have elected a new chairman.
Harrison is voted new chairman of SC Democrats
South Carolina Democrats have elected a new chairman.
Connelly re-elected as chairman of SC Republicans
South Carolina Republicans have re-elected Chad Connelly as their leader.
US Sen Cruz headlining annual SC Republican dinner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is serving as the keynote speaker at an annual fundraiser for the South Carolina Republican Party.
SC Senate committee refuses to expand Medicaid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee has refused to expand Medicaid eligibility to more poor adults as part of the state budget.
SC House approves ethics reform package
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill aimed at strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws.
Budget debate starts in SC Senate Finance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate is focusing on the budget this week.
SC House delays debate on ethics package
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is delaying debate on its amended ethics package.
SC Senate panel advances 'read to succeed' bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced a bill aimed at boosting students' chances for success by ensuring they can read by fourth grade.
SC Senate advances a piece of ethics reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill heading to the Senate floor is designed to curtail candidates' ability to hide who's backing their campaigns.
SC bill would require permission for plane use
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lawmakers will have to wait before discussing legislation requiring lawmakers to get permission to use state planes which specifically bars using them as a shuttle to legislative hearings.
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