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Senate leader expects SC redistricting to finish by October

By Jeffrey Collins

Jul 20, 2021 3:07 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A South Carolina Senate leader says he hopes the process to draw new districts for state House and Senate seats as well as the U.S. House will take less than four months. Sen. Luke Rankin led the first meeting Tuesday of the Senate’s redistricting subcommittee.

Fetal Heartbeat Bill brought to House judiciary subcommittee

Feb 2, 2021 5:46 PM EST

Associated Press,

A bill that would ban most abortions in South Carolina took its first steps in the House Tuesday.

AP: Retroactive teacher raises advance in SC House

Jan 28, 2021 2:02 PM EST

Associated Press,

The South Carolina House has approved a bill to reinstate some teacher raises into this year’s budget.

Fetal Heartbeat Bill one step closer to moving to House chamber

Jan 27, 2021 5:52 PM EST

Mike Olson,

An abortion ban bill in the State House is one step closer to being passed out of the Senate. On Wednesday, lawmakers voted 29-17, passing the bill on its second reading. It has one more before going in front of representatives in the House chamber.

AP: SC lawmakers considering $208 million for vaccine rollout

Jan 25, 2021 3:02 PM EST

Associated Press,

The lawmakers who write South Carolina’s budget will vote Monday afternoon on advancing up to $208 million to speed up COVID-19 vaccination efforts and fund other pandemic relief.

SC lawmakers could discuss Heartbeat Bill this week

Jan 25, 2021 12:37 PM EST

Associated Press,

The South Carolina House and Senate are expected to discuss some contentious bills this week. The Senate could debate a bill that would ban almost all abortions in the state, but lawmakers could delay considering that legislation.

After previous warnings, the State House sees small, peaceful protests on Inauguration Day

Jan 20, 2021 5:20 PM EST

Mike Olson,

After a week of warnings from the FBI and local law enforcement, it was a fairly quiet afternoon at the State House.

State lawmakers not meeting at the State House this week

Jan 18, 2021 6:10 PM EST

Associated Press,

State lawmakers are not meeting at the State House this week. Leaders are asking lawmakers to hold committee and subcommittee meetings online so they can pass bills the entire House and Senate can take up when they return.

No violence or arrests made during “Freedom of Speech” rally outside the State House Sunday

Jan 18, 2021 12:37 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Officials say there was no violence or arrests during a protest at the State House on Sunday. A group of peaceful protesters joined outside the State House for a “Freedom of Speech” rally.

State and local law enforcement increasing security at the State House leading to Inauguration Day

Jan 15, 2021 11:47 AM EST

Mike Olson,

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.

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Senate leader expects SC redistricting to finish by October

By Jeffrey Collins

Fetal Heartbeat Bill brought to House judiciary subcommittee

AP: Retroactive teacher raises advance in SC House

Fetal Heartbeat Bill one step closer to moving to House chamber

AP: SC lawmakers considering $208 million for vaccine rollout

SC lawmakers could discuss Heartbeat Bill this week

After previous warnings, the State House sees small, peaceful protests on Inauguration Day

State lawmakers not meeting at the State House this week

No violence or arrests made during “Freedom of Speech” rally outside the State House Sunday

State and local law enforcement increasing security at the State House leading to Inauguration Day

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