SC Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers Alliance to become new joint entity
The new operation will be called South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce — and will be lead by SCMA’s current President Sara Hazzard.
Governor Henry McMaster
Governor Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Disturbance 94L.
Gov. McMaster directs DSS to submit waiver banning candy, unhealthy drinks from SNAP program
The governor is directing DSS to submit a waiver request to exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Gov. Henry McMaster secures school resource officer for every school in the state
Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) officials, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders joined Governor Henry McMaster to announced that final funding for an armed, certified, full-time school resource officer (SRO) in every South Carolina public school has been secured.
Governor Henry McMaster suspends Bethune Town Councilman
According to the Office of the Governor, Governor Henry McMaster suspended Bethune Town Councilman John Anthony Heflin from office.
SC Dems condemn Gov. McMaster’s deployment of National Guard to DC
South Carolina Democrats have called on Governor Henry McMaster to keep the South Carolina National Guard in the state during hurricane season, with the Republican governor planning to send hundreds of troops to Washington DC to aide President Trump’s federal crackdown on crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital.
Seizure Safe Schools Act changes safety protocols in South Carolina schools
The Seizures Safe Schools Act took effect during the first week of July, requiring all South Carolina public and charter schools to adopt a seizure training program.
SC Planned Parenthood advocates react after SCOTUS rules states can cut off Medicaid funding
In a decision of six to three, the U.S. Supreme Court justices determined that states have the right to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.
“Transgender people are not alone in this fight” — local advocates react to SCOTUS ruling
“But no matter what the court or politicians say, transgender people are not alone in this fight. Our case in SC continues and we will never stop fighting in the courtroom and in communities across the state to ensure that transgender South Carolinians have the freedom to shape their own futures,” says Woodrum.
Governor McMaster signs South Carolina Energy Security Act
On Wednesday, June 18, Governor McMaster signed a bill he says will significantly improve the state’s ability to generate and deliver the power needed to keep pace with the state’s rapid economic growth and rising population.
