Abortion ban bill fails in state Senate
The State Senate failed to pass a bill that would have banned abortion in the state.
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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.
Advocates gather at State House in support of new abortion ban proposal
Pro-life advocates are gathering at the State House to support a new abortion ban proposal.
Pro-life advocates are gathering at the State House to support a new abortion ban proposal.
Three legislators create “Freedom Caucus of South Carolina,” members say caucus with similar name not doing its job
Representatives Todd Rutherford, Deon Tedder, and Roger Kirby announced they have filed paperwork to create a new caucus named the “Freedom Caucus of South Carolina.”
Girl Scouts meet Governor McMaster at State House
Governor Henry McMaster got some very special visitors this afternoon at his office at the State House.
Governor Henry McMaster got some very special visitors this afternoon at his office at the State House.
Alzheimer’s Association pushes for federal research center in SC, lawmakers introduce bill to update Alzheimer’s plan
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — In honor of State House Advocacy Day, members of the Alzheimer’s Association announced future plans and gave updates on ongoing research. Also in attendance was 52-year-old Laurie Waters who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2017. “My youngest grandson, last year, I couldn’t remember which one he was. That almost killed me,” says Waters. Director…
