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Total abortion ban advances in South Carolina legislature

By Michelle Liu

Jan 26, 2022 12:30 PM EST

Associated Press,

A group of South Carolina lawmakers have advanced a proposal to ban all abortions in the state should the U.S. Supreme Court allow it. The full Medical Affairs committee is now poised to consider that measure after a subcommittee voted on it Wednesday.

SC House Bill proposal would make asking someone asking about their vaccination status a crime

Jan 26, 2022 12:22 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

A recently proposed law in South Carolina would make it a criminal offense to ask about someone’s vaccination status.

SC Senate votes to end state control of hospital expansions

Jan 25, 2022 5:50 PM EST

Associated Press,

South Carolina senators have overwhelmingly voted to get rid of a requirement for hospitals and large medical centers to get permission from the state to build new facilities, make expansions or buy expensive equipment.

Senator Lindsey Graham speaks at Statehouse, encourages support for balanced budget amendment

Jan 25, 2022 5:23 PM EST

Mike Olson,

At the Statehouse this afternoon, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham called on South Carolinians to support an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to rein in the nation’s spending.

SC Rep. Govan wants Orangeburg to join redistricting suit

Jan 24, 2022 1:13 PM EST

Associated Press,

A South Carolina representative being drawn into a district with another House member is trying to convince the city of Orangeburg to join a lawsuit over the new redistricting maps.

Group of SC senators set to discuss total abortion ban

Jan 24, 2022 10:54 AM EST

Associated Press,

A group of state senators are getting ready to hear from the public on a bill that would ban all abortions in South Carolina if the U.S. Supreme Court allows it.

GALLERY: Snow and ice make their way to the Midlands

Jan 21, 2022 8:25 PM EST

Mike Olson,

GALLERY: Snow and ice make their way to the Midlands

SC Senate passes new US House districts with minimal changes

By Jeffrey Collins

Jan 20, 2022 5:40 PM EST

Associated Press,

The South Carolina Senate has passed a new map for the state’s U.S. House seats that makes minimal changes to the current seven districts.

Ban on drivers holding cellphones heads to SC Senate floor

Jan 20, 2022 11:00 AM EST

Associated Press,

A bill that would make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone in their hands in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor. The proposal passed the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday.

SC Democrat moves final US House map debate to Senate floor

Jan 19, 2022 3:21 PM EST

Associated Press,

A Democratic South Carolina senator says he’ll wait to debate his radically different map for U.S. House districts before the full Senate.

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Total abortion ban advances in South Carolina legislature

By Michelle Liu

SC House Bill proposal would make asking someone asking about their vaccination status a crime

SC Senate votes to end state control of hospital expansions

Senator Lindsey Graham speaks at Statehouse, encourages support for balanced budget amendment

SC Rep. Govan wants Orangeburg to join redistricting suit

Group of SC senators set to discuss total abortion ban

GALLERY: Snow and ice make their way to the Midlands

SC Senate passes new US House districts with minimal changes

By Jeffrey Collins

Ban on drivers holding cellphones heads to SC Senate floor

SC Democrat moves final US House map debate to Senate floor

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