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SC governor, biz groups push for COVID liability protection

Apr 20, 2021 1:54 PM EDT

Associated Press,

South Carolina’s governor is pushing state House members to approve a bill preventing lawsuits against businesses and other groups by people who contract COVID-19 as long as federal and state health guidelines were being followed.

House Judiciary Subcommittee hears testimony on voter access bill in the Statehouse

Apr 15, 2021 5:30 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Inside the Statehouse Thursday morning, members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee met to hear testimony on a voter access bill.

Protest held in reaction to viral video in the Summit community

Apr 15, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Multiple protests held in reaction to viral video in the Summit community

State Rep. Krystle Matthews kicks off campaign for U.S. Senate

Apr 13, 2021 5:17 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

A state lawmaker launched her bid to unseat Republican United States Senator Tim Scott. Krystle Matthews held a campaign kick off event Tuesday morning.

SC hate crime bill heads to Senate after passing third reading in the House

Apr 8, 2021 5:11 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Representatives have advanced a South Carolina hate crime bill after it passed a third reading Thursday. The bill will now head to the Senate to be voted on.

Hate crime bill passes first reading

Apr 7, 2021 5:37 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

South Carolina’s hate crime legislation is one step closer to becoming law. Wednesday afternoon, the measure known as the Clementa Pinckney Bill passed its first reading in the House. The bill’s sponsors say it will send a clear message that hate is not tolerated in South Carolina.

House committee looking at bill that would prevent municipalities from passing tobacco, vaping product laws

Apr 6, 2021 2:42 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee took up a bill that would prevent local municipalities from passing laws relating to tobacco or vaping products. Supporters of the measure say such decisions should be left up to the state.

Key deadline looming in days at South Carolina Statehouse

Apr 6, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A key deadline for legislation is coming up soon at the South Carolina Statehouse. Thursday marks the crossover deadline. Any bill that passes the House or Senate after that deadline must get a two-thirds vote in the other chamber to be considered.

S. Carolina Senate OKs five-day school for all by April 12

Apr 1, 2021 12:58 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a proposal that would require all schools to provide in-person classes five days a week starting as soon as April 12. The proposal passed Wednesday would also require schools provide five day a week classes next school year too.

Democrats call for Medicaid expansion in South Carolina

Mar 30, 2021 5:16 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Inside the Statehouse, Democratic lawmakers are calling for Medicaid expansion in South Carolina. Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus met with the media Tuesday to discuss the passage of the American Rescue Plan, which includes new incentives for states to expand Medicaid.

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SC governor, biz groups push for COVID liability protection

House Judiciary Subcommittee hears testimony on voter access bill in the Statehouse

Protest held in reaction to viral video in the Summit community

State Rep. Krystle Matthews kicks off campaign for U.S. Senate

SC hate crime bill heads to Senate after passing third reading in the House

Hate crime bill passes first reading

House committee looking at bill that would prevent municipalities from passing tobacco, vaping product laws

Key deadline looming in days at South Carolina Statehouse

S. Carolina Senate OKs five-day school for all by April 12

Democrats call for Medicaid expansion in South Carolina

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