Career and College Decision Day brings HS seniors to the State House
High school seniors from across the Palmetto State are being recognized and applauded for their plans after graduation.
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Activists speak out at the State House over failure to pass hate crime bill
Activists groups, state lawmakers and dozens of supporters joined at the State House today, blaming the Senate for allowing South Carolina to be one of just two states failing to pass a hate crime bill.
South Carolina House chooses Murrell Smith as new speaker
By Jeffrey Collins
The Republican from Sumter is vowing to work with all members in a chamber where nearly two-thirds of the members are Republicans.
A few SC senators regret $1B tax rebate during budget debate
By Jeffrey Collins
Some Republicans in the South Carolina Senate have a little remorse over taking $1 billion out of the state budget to give income taxpayers rebates.
Lawmakers treated to a taste of South Carolina at Hospitality Day
At the State House, state lawmakers were treated to some special menu items for Hospitality Day.
Republican fight over power threatens SC early voting bill
By Jeffrey Collins
The chances of having early voting in upcoming elections in South Carolina appears to be dying after the state House and governor accused the Senate of a power grab.
Lucas to leave as SC speaker at end of session in May
Lucas announced last month he wouldn’t run for reelection for a 13th term to the House.
SC Alzheimer’s Registry Report results revealed at the State House
At the State House Wednesday, the Department of Aging and the University of South Carolina Office of the Study of Aging say more than 111,000 South Carolinians are living with dementia. The latest South Carolina Alzheimer’s Registry Report released Wednesday shows, as of 2021, 62% of those are women.
Columbia mayor announces parade to celebrate the Gamecocks NCAA championship win
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann announced that there will be a parade to honor the Gamecocks women’s basketball team’s national championship next Wednesday, April 13th.
Bill to fire Univ. of SC trustees is on House’s fast track
The bill cuts the number of voting members from 20 to 13 and kicks all trustees off the board at the end of June 2023. It also redraws the districts for the trustees using U.S. House districts instead of judicial districts.
