Governor: SC General Assembly to reconvene for special session Tuesday
Governor Henry McMaster has issued an Executive to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session to take up several issues.
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Victims Matter Rally brings together violent crime survivors, advocates for change
“Victims have the right to be notified. They have the right to be present. They have the right to be heard at bonds at hearings, and we see far too often that those laws that are constitutionally based, are not upheld,” says Ford.
President Biden orders flags be flown half staff honoring Texas victims
Flags across the state are at half staff this week to honor those shot and killed in Allen Texas over the weekend.
1,500 students from 30 different high schools attend College and Career Decision Day at State House
Organized by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, the event encourages students who are planning on attending colleges, universities, vocational or training programs, joining the military, or joining the general workforce.
Abortion ban bill fails in state Senate
The State Senate failed to pass a bill that would have banned abortion in the state.
Collegiate Recovery Day at State House recognizes alcohol and drug abuse programs
Representatives from schools and organizations across the state shared their stories of hope and recovery to the crowd.
At the State House on Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette joined the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services and academic partners from across the state to recognize National Collegiate Recovery Day.
SC Senate passes ‘Catch & Release’ reform bill
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.
Deadline day at the State House
A crossover deadline is the last day for a bill to pass out of the chamber in which it was introduced and move forward for consideration in the other chamber.
Palmetto Pride honors winners of the 2023 Governor’s Art Contest
This morning at the State House, members of Palmetto Pride honored the winners of the 2023 Governor's Art Contest.
This morning at the State House, members of Palmetto Pride honored the winners of the 2023 Governor’s Art Contest.
Gov. McMaster’s executive budget under review at State House today
Lawmakers are beginning to discuss the state budget at the State House today.
Lawmakers are beginning to discuss the state budget at the State House today.
