SC Electoral College cast ballots to certify state’s vote for Donald Trump
While voters choose the president, it’s the Electoral College that actually elects the commander in chief.
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ONE-ON-ONE: Former SC senator explains decision to withdraw election protest
After trailing 287 votes after Election Night, Malloy only lost by 87 votes according to a recount conducted by the state election commission.
SC Freedom Caucus outlines agenda despite in-party opposition
Representative Jordan Pace says one of the policies supported by the South Carolina Freedom Caucus is school choice.
Sen. Fanning concedes SC Senate District 17 race to Republican Everett Stubbs
Incumbent Sen. Mike Fanning of District 17 conceded to his Republican opponent Everett Stubbs following hearings over the close race.
SC lawmakers react to winning state election races
All 46 South Carolina senate seats and 124 House spots were up for grabs last night as well as the state’s seven congressional seats.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Familiar face challenged by two candidates for SC House District 93
Govan is being challenged by third party candidate Harold Geddings and Republican Krista Hassell.
Gov. Henry McMaster addresses SC state budget, issues 21 line item vetoes
Lawmakers included tuition freezes for the state’s public universities as well as funding for a vet school at Clemson and a new med school campus at USC.
SPECIAL SESSION: Greenville County woman elected to SC Supreme Court by General Assembly
While South Carolina now longer has the nation’s only all-male supreme court, it does join 18 other states in having all-white justices with the retirement of Chief Justice Don Beatty.
Gov. McMaster signs anti-semitism bill, reluctant to support hate crimes law
Bernstein is pleased to see this bill signed but believes South Carolina also needs a hate crimes law.
WORK TO BE DONE: Gov. McMaster highlights areas of emphasis when lawmakers return next month
The House and Senate returns June 5th to work compromises on a number of bills.
