U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Hosts Town Hall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to voice your concerns to your State Lawmakers in Washington? U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is hosting a Town Hall Saturday in Columbia. It will take place at Noon…
Politics
GOP Health Care Bill Collapses
[gtxvideo vid='kI0ZBQGo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kI0ZBQGo.jpg' vtitle='GOP Health Care Bill Collapses'] ABC NEWS-- President Donald Trump says the health care overhaul bill fell short because is lacked Democratic support. The President cancelled the House Vote late Friday. ABC'S Stephanie Ramos has more on…
Ryan Pulls GOP Health Care Bill Following Call from Trump
Republican leadership has decided to pull their Obamacare replacement bill at the request of President Donald Trump.
Health Bill Vote Set for Friday as Trump Draws Line in the Sand
The Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, a central promise of GOP leadership, is set for a showdown Friday as President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum, demanding that the House of Representatives move forward.
FBI Director Has ‘No Information’ Supporting Trump’s Wiretapping Claims
FBI Director James Comey today confirmed that the bureau he oversees is investigating Russia’s alleged meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
Sen. John Courson Suspended After Indictment on 3 Ethics Charges
One of South Carolina's longest-serving senators has been suspended following ethics charges tied to Republican powerbroker Richard Quinn.
What's Next for President Trump
ABC NEWS--President Trump's executive order banning travel from six majority-Muslim nations suffered a new round of blows overnight as two federal judges issued different rulings stopping it from moving forward, at least temporarily. There are separate courses of action in the…
3 Democrats Vying to Replace Outgoing SC Democratic Party Chair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Three candidates are vying to replace outgoing Chairman Jaime Harrison as the next leader of South Carolina's Democratic Party. Local media outlets report Anderson native Trav Robertson has been making the rounds speaking to political groups…
Autism Advocates Rally for More Medicaid Access to Therapy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Autism advocates say Medicaid funding for ABA therapy in South Carolina is the lowest in our nation. Families are urging lawmakers for more support. According to the Autism Academy of South Carolina, over 7,500 children in our…
SC House Lawmakers Pass State Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The House's roughly $8 billion plan for state taxes spends $100 million on upgrading K-12 schools, puts an additional $38 million into a per-student payment, and buys $10 million worth of school buses. The House voted…
Senate Finance Committee Advances Infrastructure Bill to Senate Floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- State senators on the finance committee advanced a funding plan for road repairs with a vote of 14 to 7. Under this plan South Carolina's current 16 cent…
SC Public Safety Director Responds to Proposed Funding Cuts to Job
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)-- The director of South Carolina's Department of Public Safety calls a House vote seeking his removal ``disappointing.'' Lawmakers voted 76-20 Tuesday to eliminate the director's position and reduce the agency's…
Crowded Field of Candidates for Special Election to Fill Mulvaney Seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Fifteen candidates have filed for the special election to fill the U.S. House seat left vacant by Mick Mulvaney's confirmation as White House budget director. State Election Commission records show seven Republicans, three Democrats and five…
House Votes to Fire Public Safety Director Through Budget Cuts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The House has voted to fire the director of South Carolina's Department of Public Safety through the state budget. Lawmakers voted 76-20 Tuesday to eliminate the director's position and reduce the agency's funding, effectively firing Leroy…
State Budget Debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - It's budget week in the South Carolina House. Debate opened Monday on the Ways and Means Committee's roughly $8 billion spending plan for state taxes. It includes $150 million to begin shoring up the state's pension…
National Politics
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