PRO-LIFE VS. PRO-CHOICE: SC groups voice opinions on abortion as statehouse debate continues
Last year, the South Carolina Supreme Court struck down the Fetal Heartbeat Bill which outlawed abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
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State senators preview important issues ahead of legislative session
Senate majority leader Shane Massey says he is focusing on three topics ahead of the start of the legislative session.
SC House fails to agree on amended Abortion Ban Bill
Now, the legislature can meet as a conference committee to come to a compromise or simply let the bill die until next session.
Medical experts and other SC residents testify about abortion in front of Senate committee
While some medical experts are against proposed laws being discussed that would prohibit abortions, there are also those in healthcare that support the ban.
House committee advances bill prohibiting abortion in Palmetto State
While Rep. John McCravy supports the proposed bill, some of his colleagues expressed their opposition.
SC House lawmakers recommend abortion bill to judiciary committee
Ultimately the suggested bill moves on to the judiciary committee after nine representatives voted for it.
SC lawmakers compromise to get state budget passed on to governor’s desk
Both chambers passed an almost $14 billion budget which includes income tax cuts and almost a billion dollars on road improvement.
Last day of legislative session concludes with SC lawmakers left with work to do
Lawmakers will return June 15th and 28th to work on the budget, a select other specific bills and any vetoes from the governor.
Senate lawmakers discuss several bills during final week of session
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — With just two more days of the legislative session to go, lawmakers are trying to get as much done as possible. However, there’s a lot on the calendar yet to be discussed. “The budget. I mean I figure we all know the budget has to get past. I think election reform would be second. People experience…
MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Veterans and cannabis advocates call on lawmakers to pass Compassionate Care Bill
Cannabis is helping not just veterans. One South Carolina mom spoke about the benefit it has for her daughter who suffers from epileptic seizures.
