SC Gov. Henry McMaster Says No To Legalizing Marijuana
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Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– (AP) – U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence Thursday evening. Mulvaney’s narrow confirmation as President Donald Trump’s budget director officially kicks off the campaign for his replacement. Filing for the special election is still two weeks away. But at least six Republicans already have announced. Categories: Local News, National News, News,…
Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–At the State House Thursday the Senate Medical Affairs Committee met to outline a timeline for the debate of Medical Marijuana. Supporters were on hand and expressed a willingness to compromise, proponents said they understood the gravity of the issue. The Senate Chair set a two week time limit for changes, and outlines, including a list of expert…
Senate Confirms Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney of SC as Director of White House Budget Office
Senate confirms Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina as director of White House budget office.
Senator Graham to Introduce Nominee to US Ambassador to Israel
WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO)– U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham will introduce David Friedman, the nominee to be the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Thursday. The event is set to take place at 10:30am in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags: Lindsey Graham
Mick Mulvaney’s Confirmation Passes Procedural Vote
ABC NEWS– President Donald Trump’s choice to run the White House budget office cleared a Senate hurdle, though a senior Republican says he won’t support him. South Carolina’s Rep. Mick Mulvaney has attracted opposition from Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz. McCain says Mulvaney’s record of support for military operations in Afghanistan and the Pentagon budget generally is too…
Members of the House Remember Representative Joe Neal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Representative Joe Neal died suddenly late Tuesday evening. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a “compassionate force” was known for being a strong voice for concerns in Richland County like healthcare and protecting the environment. Neal’s seatmate of 23 years, Representative Leon Howard, says the House lost a giant. “I can’t find words to express how…
Contact Between Trump Campaign, Russian Intel Officials Would Be ‘Game Changer,’ GOP Senator Says
Sen. Lindsey Graham today called for a broader bipartisan investigation if it’s true that Donald Trump’s campaign communicated with Russians in the year leading up to the 2016 presidential election.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Flynn Resignation
WASHINGTON, (CNN)– US Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to the resignation of Michael Flynn. Flynn resigned Monday night following reports he had misled officials about his contact with Russian officials. Monday afternoon Graham reacted. Here’s what he had to say on CNN. Categories: National News, News, Politics Tags: Lindsey Graham
Pastors Converge on the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday pastors from across the state gathered at the State House for the first “Pastor’s Day at the State House” event. Dozens of pastors started the day at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry Building before heading to talk with Lawmakers. Organizers say their goal was to connect with lawmakers and offer spiritual support. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster was…
