SC lawmakers fail to meet budget deadline
State lawmakers missed a key budget deadline Tuesday, June 30 leaving the state without a finalized spending plan for the new fiscal year.
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SC Senate kills congressional redistricting bill as early primary votes surge
In a vote of 26 to 18, the South Carolina Senate voted to effectively kill the contentious bill on congressional redistricting.
Senate passes pause on Liquor Liability Law
Wednesday, April 22, the state Senate voted to suspend the state’s liability insurance requirements for bars and restaurants.
SC Senate passes Monument Protection Bill
Inside the SC State House, the Senate passed a measure that protects the states historical monuments as well as street and building names.
SC’s ‘Mothers and Preborns Act’ looks to change legal definition of fetus, issue brochures
On Wednesday, the Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee voted to advance Senate Bill 717, also called the ‘Mothers and Preborns Act.’
Governor McMaster unveils SC executive budget
SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget Monday afternoon (Jan. 12, 2026).
SC Senate holding removal hearing for State Treasurer Curtis Loftis
At the SC State House, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ Senate removal hearing is set to get underway.
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis rejects calls for his removal by a Senate Finance Subcommittee
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is rejecting calls for his removal by a Senate Finance Subcommittee.
SC House passes $14 billion budget
House members at the State House have approved the $14 billion spending plan for South Carolina.
Treasurer Curtis Loftis testifies on $1 billion accounting error in front of Senate panel
In a fiery exchange Thursday, Feb. 27, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis testified to members of South Carolina’s “Finance Constitutional” Subcommittee regarding a 1.8 billion accounting error.
