Biden to reopen ‘Obamacare’ markets for COVID-19 relief
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
President Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage.
Author: Associated Press
Mexico near approving Russian vaccine, with little data
Mexico said Tuesday it is close to granting approval for Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, with lots of spy drama but little public…
Democrats prepare to push forward Biden’s COVID relief package
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democrats are preparing to push ahead with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told senators Tuesday to be ready to vote as soon as next week on a budget reconciliation package that would lay the groundwork for swift passage. The action provides a first test of Republican opposition to…
AP: SC lawmakers advance $208 million for vaccine rollout
The lawmakers who write South Carolina’s budget voted Monday afternoon to advance a $208 million coronavirus pandemic relief bill to speed up COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado in Alabama
Authorities say one person is dead after a tornado tore through an Alabama city north of Birmingham on Monday night.
Utility to pay $2B settlement in deadly 2018 California fire
Southern California Edison will pay $2.2 billion to settle insurance claims from a deadly, destructive wildfire sparked by its equipment…
Lawyer group: Trump adds S.C. ex-prosecutor to impeachment team
By Meg Kinnard
Donald Trump is adding another South Carolina attorney to his impeachment legal team, according to a trial lawyer group in the state.
AP: SC lawmakers considering $208 million for vaccine rollout
The lawmakers who write South Carolina’s budget will vote Monday afternoon on advancing up to $208 million to speed up COVID-19 vaccination efforts and fund other pandemic relief.
AP: Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order revoking a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from joining the military.
SC lawmakers could discuss Heartbeat Bill this week
The South Carolina House and Senate are expected to discuss some contentious bills this week. The Senate could debate a bill that would ban almost all abortions in the state, but lawmakers could delay considering that legislation.
