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.
SC Statehouse
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.
SC high school seniors parade around statehouse on College and Career Day
With 60 colleges and universities in South Carolina, choosing a school can be difficult.
ONE WEEK TO GO: SC lawmakers rush to submit last minute legislation
The Senate has been reluctant to take up an energy bill which has resulted in a reaction from the House.
SC firefighters meet at statehouse with lawmakers
Chief Burns says that the biggest problem facing fire departments across the state and country is a lack of firefighters.
SC attorney general observes 13th annual Children’s Advocacy Center Day
Attorney General Alan Wilson is asking lawmakers for more funding for these organizations and programs.
Black lawmakers in South Carolina say they were left out of writing anti-discrimination bill
The South Carolina House has passed a bill to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities over the objections of Black lawmakers who said they weren’t included in crafting the proposal.
SC lawmakers discuss successes and challenges faced during current legislative session
Many bills have already been signed into law, but there are many more topics to be debating in the next few weeks.
