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South Carolina legislature ends its 2025 session with some wins and some uncertainty

May 9, 2025 10:29 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its regular 2025 session Thursday with a few accomplishments, but a number of things like the fate of the state treasurer and radical changes in the state’s tax code are still up in the air.

Governor’s Summit addresses issues facing SC veterans

Sep 5, 2024 10:52 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

With almost 400,00 veterans living in the Palmetto State, the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs assists them with accessing services.

Gov. Henry McMaster addresses SC state budget, issues 21 line item vetoes

Jul 3, 2024 6:13 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

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.

South Carolina General Assembly ends 2024 session with goodbyes and a flurry of bills

Jun 27, 2024 11:31 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina General Assembly met for what is expected to be the final day of the 2024 session Wednesday, taking up a flurry of bills and giving several lawmakers a chance to say goodbye.

Dozens gather at S.C. State House for ‘Liberty and Justice Rally’

Jan 24, 2024 9:09 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Local community leaders and politicians met at the state house to hold what they’re calling a “Liberty and Justice rally.”

Gov. McMaster signs bill that creates statewide plan to address Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

Sep 6, 2023 6:47 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

“South Carolina has many challenges as we face a dementia crisis that plagues our state from a lack of geriatricians and neurologists to scarce resources for patients and families.”

SC Senate passes ‘Catch & Release’ reform bill

Apr 12, 2023 11:43 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

The South Carolina Senate has voted unanimously passing H.B. 3532, a bond reform bill to make it harder for violent criminals to get out of jail.

STATE OF THE STATE: Gov. McMaster plans ‘bold’ investments in South Carolina’s future

Jan 20, 2022 2:34 AM EST

Alex Tejada,

In addition to the income tax cuts and increase to the state’s rainy day fund, McMaster proposes investments in several industries.

Lots of money to spend as SC lawmakers start 2022 session

Jan 10, 2022 11:04 AM EST

Associated Press,

South Carolina lawmakers return to Columbia on Tuesday with a lot of money to spend. The General Assembly has some $4 billion extra to spend between the booming economy, federal COVID-19 relief money and money set aside in case the economy crashed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

RETHINKING BUDGET PROVISO: Democrats in South Carolina call for special session

Aug 17, 2021 6:15 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

“I think it’s very clear that if we are not called back in, this is going to land in courts for them to make a decision,” said Rep. Russell Ott from St. Matthews. “All we’re simply saying is that’s not necessary.”

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South Carolina legislature ends its 2025 session with some wins and some uncertainty

Governor’s Summit addresses issues facing SC veterans

Gov. Henry McMaster addresses SC state budget, issues 21 line item vetoes

South Carolina General Assembly ends 2024 session with goodbyes and a flurry of bills

Dozens gather at S.C. State House for ‘Liberty and Justice Rally’

Gov. McMaster signs bill that creates statewide plan to address Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

SC Senate passes ‘Catch & Release’ reform bill

STATE OF THE STATE: Gov. McMaster plans ‘bold’ investments in South Carolina’s future

Lots of money to spend as SC lawmakers start 2022 session

RETHINKING BUDGET PROVISO: Democrats in South Carolina call for special session

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