Sen. Elizabeth Warren Temporarily Banned
A war of words between two Senators now has one temporarily banned from speaking in the Senate.
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Funding Plan to Fix Roadways Unanimously Passes House Subcommittee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A house bill that proposes increasing gas taxes by two cents over five years passed without a hitch during a Ways and Means subcommittee meeting. The passing came a day after Governor Henry McMaster announced his request to President Trump for over $5 billion to fix our roads. McMaster saying in a statement, “It is too much…
Betsy DeVos Confirmed as Education Secretary
The Senate will vote today on the confirmation of Michigan education activist Betsy DeVos to serve as the Trump administration’s secretary of education — a tally that is likely to require Vice President Mike Pence’s tie-breaking ballot.
Fixing SC Roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Henry McMaster is asking the federal government for $5 billion to help repair South Carolina’s crumbling roads and bridges. The Republican governor also indicated in his letter Monday to President Donald Trump that he disapproves of raising the gas tax. McMaster says “it is too much at this time to ask our people to bear…
South Carolina’s 1st Openly Gay Lawmaker From Deep-Red District
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s first openly gay legislator hails from the unlikeliest of places: an ultra-conservative part of the state that is home to the Christian fundamentalist school Bob Jones University. Republican Rep. Jason Elliott says his sexual orientation was not an issue in his campaign and is irrelevant to his job at the Statehouse. The 46-year-old Greenville…
South Carolina GOP Chairman Won’t Seek 3rd Term at Helm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party says he will not seek a third term at the helm. Chairman Matt Moore made the announcement on Saturday. Moore’s current term ends with the state GOP convention on May 13, and he said he plans to serve the remainder of his term. He was originally elected in…
U.N. Ambassador Haley Speaks on Russia
CNN–U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley Offered a strong condemnation of Russia in her first appearance. Haley spoke at the U.N. Security Council on the issue. Here’s Andy Rose with the details. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics Tags: Haley
Exclusive Series: Family Calls for Legalization of Medical Marijuana
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) – As the legislature prepares to address the issue of medical marijuana, one Irmo family says their daughter’s life is at stake. Tom and Mandy Keefer have four children. Their youngest, Raelyn, has a rare genetic disorder that’s frozen her with the mental capacity of an infant. In her three years of life, she’s also faced enormous struggles…
Trump Pledges to ‘Destroy’ Law Blocking Political Activity by Churches
President Donald Trump today pledged to “destroy” the six-decade-old Johnson Amendment, which bars churches from engaging in political activities.
DeVos Dealt Confirmation Blow by Key GOP Senators
Two Republican senators announced they will vote against President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, casting serious doubt on whether she has the support to be confirmed.
