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1 arrest as abortion protesters fill SC Statehouse lobby

Associated Press (AP)

Jun 28, 2022 8:10 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A 32-year-old woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault as abortion protesters spent about 90 minutes inside the lobby of the South Carolina Statehouse during Tuesday’s special session on the state budget, authorities said.

SC House agrees to knock $25M computer out of $14B budget

By Jeffrey Collins (AP)

Jun 28, 2022 7:52 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina General Assembly overturned many of Gov. Henry McMasters budget vetoes Tuesday, but they did agree with the biggest one, taking $25 million out of the $13.8 billion spending plan to try to help bring a super computer to Columbia.

Inauguration ceremony for Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State in Columbia

Jun 17, 2022 5:25 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Today at the State House, hundreds of students from the Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs celebrated this year’s class.

SC Senate calls for amendments to restrain federal spending

By James Pollard (AP/Report for America)

Jun 16, 2022 5:53 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina Senate approved a proposal on Wednesday calling for the convention of states to pass constitutional amendments that restrain the federal government’s power — but the state House failed to act on the bill before the session ended.

State leaders join members of the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Jun 16, 2022 5:18 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Today, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and other state leaders joined the Alzheimer’s Association at the State House to honor families with a loved one in cognitive decline.

Protestors at State House call for action through gun laws

Jun 13, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Hundreds gathered at the State House over the weekend for a nationwide march to end gun violence and to push what they call common sense gun laws.

SC lawmakers meet briefly on $13B budget but reach no deal

By Jeffrey Collins (AP)

Jun 7, 2022 6:03 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Several powerful House and Senate lawmakers met Tuesday for about 10 minutes to talk about South Carolina’s budget without reaching an agreement on the main sticking points.

Gov. McMaster presents 2022 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science at the State House

May 31, 2022 5:21 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Some of our state’s brightest minds were on display at the State House today.

Local cyclists take to Main Street for Bike to Work Day

May 20, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

It’s Bike to Work Day and some local cyclists took to the roads to enjoy the official day! Groups rode and met at the State House to take part in the event Friday morning.

Abortion advocates voice opinions at the State House

May 5, 2022 12:25 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

At the State House, protesters voiced their feelings over the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on possibly overturning Roe v. Wade.

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1 arrest as abortion protesters fill SC Statehouse lobby

Associated Press (AP)

SC House agrees to knock $25M computer out of $14B budget

By Jeffrey Collins (AP)

Inauguration ceremony for Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State in Columbia

SC Senate calls for amendments to restrain federal spending

By James Pollard (AP/Report for America)

State leaders join members of the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Protestors at State House call for action through gun laws

SC lawmakers meet briefly on $13B budget but reach no deal

By Jeffrey Collins (AP)

Gov. McMaster presents 2022 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science at the State House

Local cyclists take to Main Street for Bike to Work Day

Abortion advocates voice opinions at the State House

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