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.
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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.
MILITARY DAY: Statehouse event recognizes SC men and women who serve their country
The major general says the future is not just bright because of military facilities but also the men and women of the military.
SC Senate seeks regular money to put more sand on beaches
The state Senate may soon take up a bill that would provide money on a regular basis to help pump sand onto eroding South Carolina beaches.
Done in a day: SC House sprints through $14 billion budget
The House voted 108-7 late Monday to give the budget key approval.
DISCRIMINATORY OR UNFAIR? House Bill 4608 sparks strong emotions on both sides
“It was defeated six times last year. We fully expect it to be defeated this year,” Beaach-Ferrara said.
LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S: Association members visit statehouse to advocate for cause
“I used to work. I used to drive. I used to cook. I could cook in my own home by myself,” said Missy Callahan, Midlands women who lives with Alzheimer’s.
$2B income tax and rebate bill heads to SC Senate floor
By Jeffrey Collins
A bill that would give everyone who files an income tax return in South Carolina a rebate of at least $100 is speeding its way through the state Senate.
PAY INCREASE: Gov. McMaster proposes raises for state law enforcement officers
“We extensively and comprehensively measured the pay of our officers and found in many cases that it was inadequate,” McMaster said.
