Lawmakers to vote on bill preserving access to abortion in the U.S.
A key vote is expected in the Senate today.
senate
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.
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,…
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…
Senate Set to Debate Roads Bill Next Week
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Senate made progress on the measure to repair the state’s damaged roads. After several days of filibustering by several Republican senators, the Senate reached an agreement on Wednesday night that includes $400 in recurring funds from the states general fund to help fix the states roads. In addition, the amendment does not include…
Watch: Businesses Urge Senate to Pass Roads Bill
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — Inside the Senate chamber, lawmakers continued to delay a vote on a bill to fix the state’s crumbling roads while on the first floor of the state house, several business organizations called on the Senate to take action. “You don’t need a sign to tell you are in South Carolina, the minute your tires hit…
