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Storm’s slick aftermath nixes S. Carolina lawmaking sessions

Jan 18, 2022 10:28 AM EST

Associated Press,

The South Carolina House and Senate sessions scheduled for Tuesday have been cancelled because of slick road conditions in parts of the state. Poor conditions remained in part of South Carolina’s Upstate region and elsewhere after a winter storm dumped several inches of snow on some areas and ice elsewhere.

Senators debate ending state control of expansion, equipment

By Jeffrey Collins

Jan 12, 2022 3:45 PM EST

Associated Press,

South Carolina senators have started what will likely be a debate over several days about whether to get rid of a state law that requires hospitals and other medical clinics to get permission to expand or buy most major medical equipment.

Plan to radically changes US House districts in SC proposed

By Jeffrey Collins

Jan 12, 2022 12:55 PM EST

Associated Press,

State senators now have another map to consider just when the South Carolina General Assembly appears ready to finish drawing new U.S. House districts. This latest map would make radical changes favorable to Democrats in all seven congressional districts.

State lawmaker calls for COVID-19 at-home tests to be provided for all SC households

Jan 12, 2022 12:18 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

A state lawmaker is calling for in-home COVID-19 tests to be provided to every household in South Carolina.

Senate majority and minority leaders weigh in on legislative goals on first day of session

Jan 11, 2022 7:11 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

“There will be a number of other issues too,” Massey said. “We still have some federal money we have to address. January is already full and we’re already starting to think about February.”

Congressional maps head to House floor; Democrats unhappy

By Jeffrey Collins

Jan 10, 2022 6:01 PM EST

Associated Press,

New congressional maps for South Carolina that are not much different than those drawn more than a decade ago are on their way to the floor of the state House. The House Judiciary Committee passed them Monday, but several Democratic committee members voted against them.

Lots of money to spend as SC lawmakers start 2022 session

Jan 10, 2022 11:04 AM EST

Associated Press,

South Carolina lawmakers return to Columbia on Tuesday with a lot of money to spend. The General Assembly has some $4 billion extra to spend between the booming economy, federal COVID-19 relief money and money set aside in case the economy crashed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Carolina Republicans want judge off redistricting case

Jan 7, 2022 1:20 PM EST

Associated Press,

South Carolina Republican legislative leaders want to toss a judge from a lawsuit over redistricting plans. Attorneys for House Speaker Jay Lucas argue in papers filed Thursday that U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel can’t fairly consider the case in part because of similar prior legal work.

Local activists gather at Statehouse, call for action on Capitol insurrection anniversary

Jan 7, 2022 12:29 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Local activists gathered at the Statehouse Thursday to mark the one year anniversary of the January 6 attack at the Capitol.

Gov. McMaster, state officials appoint the state’s Chef Ambassadors for 2022

Jan 5, 2022 1:15 PM EST

Mike Olson,

At the State House today, a group of chefs were appointed as South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2022. They will help highlight South Carolina’s signature dishes and locally grown foods.

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Storm’s slick aftermath nixes S. Carolina lawmaking sessions

Senators debate ending state control of expansion, equipment

By Jeffrey Collins

Plan to radically changes US House districts in SC proposed

By Jeffrey Collins

State lawmaker calls for COVID-19 at-home tests to be provided for all SC households

Senate majority and minority leaders weigh in on legislative goals on first day of session

Congressional maps head to House floor; Democrats unhappy

By Jeffrey Collins

Lots of money to spend as SC lawmakers start 2022 session

South Carolina Republicans want judge off redistricting case

Local activists gather at Statehouse, call for action on Capitol insurrection anniversary

Gov. McMaster, state officials appoint the state’s Chef Ambassadors for 2022

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