SC legislators say keeping South Carolinians safe is top priority for 2021 legislative session
Class is back in session at the State House, as today legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 legislative session.
With the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden happening next week, you can expect increased security at the State House. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Columbia Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department say they are working together.
Class is back in session at the State House, as today legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 legislative session.
There were protesters at the State House Tuesday afternoon as demonstrators were seen holding up a sign that reads, “COVID IS NOT GOING AWAY, BUT OUR FREEDOMS HAVE.”
Columbia Police say they are working with state and federal law enforcement to monitor events leading up to and including Inauguration Day.
The South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services says they are working with law enforcement to maintain enhanced security at the State House.
The new leader of South Carolina Senate Democrats says he wants his colleagues to concentrate on better jobs, health care and education instead of getting caught up in partisan fights.
On Tuesday, House republican lawmakers say they will announce upcoming efforts to introduce new legislation, addressing irregularities in federal elections. The press conference will be at the State House lobby at 2 p.m.
Things are getting festive at the State House as the official state Christmas tree arrived Monday morning.
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