House passes sweeping gun reform package as Senate talks continue
The House overwhelmingly passes the ‘Protect Our Kids Act’ as the Senate continues talks about gun reform.
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Lawmakers to vote on bill preserving access to abortion in the U.S.
A key vote is expected in the Senate today.
President Biden urges change to Senate rule in speech Tuesday
President Joe Biden didn’t holding back in Georgia Tuesday, he urged Senators to change Senate rules so Democrats can pass voting reform without Republican support.
House to vote on creating commission to investigate the attack on the U.S. Capitol
In Washington, the House is taking up a vote on creating a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Chair of the House Rules Committee Representative Jim McGovern says it should be an easy vote, but some Republicans are pushing back.
Voters hit the polls in Georgia, determining the fate of the U.S. Senate
Voting is now underway in Georgia for the two runoff elections that will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the United States Senate.
South Carolina Senate passes budget changes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate passed changes to the budget which would give a small pay raise to teachers. The budget changes also approve giving hazard pay to state employees who have had to work during the pandemic. The budget changes now head to the House of Representatives for approval. Categories: Local News, State Tags: Budget,…
Senate report details Russia’s efforts to meddle in 2016, ties to Trump associates
A new bipartisan report released by a Senate panel Tuesday outlines perhaps the most detailed accounting to date of Russia’s efforts…
Lawmakers move education reform to top of priorities for legislative session
Senators voted to make the Education Reform bill (S.419) a top priority Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With lawmakers returning to the Capital City, there are several key issues that are going to be debated over the next few months. One of the biggest issues on the table is education reform, which Senators decided would be a top priority after voting to put the South Carolinaat the top of the Senate calendar. After a…
2nd annual Cola Jazz festival comes back to Columbia
(photo: ColaJazz Fest) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you love music and are looking to enjoy a little Jazz here in the Capital city than you are in luck. It’s time for the annual ColaJazz Festival. The event is kicking of a night of musical fun Saturday March 2nd, 2019. The festival will have Grammy award winners as well as…
Bill aims to reduce prison sentences for non-violent offenders
(ABC News) ABC’s Kenneth Moton has the latest on a Bipartisan bill that looks to change some aspects of the criminal justice system. especially for those serving time in prison for non violent offenses like drug cases. Click here for the full story. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News, News, Politics Tags: bill, bipartisan, prison reform, senate
