Only West Virginia is worse. SC women lawmakers encourage others to take a chance on politics
Twenty-five, or 14.7%, of state legislators are women. That’s despite the fact that more than half the state’s population are women.
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Politics
Early voting turnout quadruples that in SC primaries
South Carolina saw early voting for the first time during this year’s June primaries. Now, it has taken off in the General Election.
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SC Supreme Court hears arguments over legality of six-week abortion ban
Both sides arguing before the Supreme Court about the legality of abortion split on whether it is a protected act under a privacy clause included in the S.C. constitution.
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Columbia grappling with nationwide question of how to regulate short-term rental business
Columbia is working to to regulate short-term rental units to appease neighbors who don’t want Airbnbs on their street and industry leaders who make a living by renting out homes.
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House rejects Senate abortion ban, appoints members to committee to resolve differences
The two chambers now can come together in committee to resolve their differences.
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Plans underway to make Columbia more walkable, bikeable
The city wrapped up a volunteer-based pedestrian and cyclist counting effort Sept. 24 to learn more about what needs to change to make Columbia more walkable and bikeable.
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SC phasing out paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage
It’s currently legal in South Carolina for employers to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage. This will change in August 2024 when a law banning this nearly 80-year-old practice goes into effect.
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Politicians are talking abortion – but they’re not the only ones
South Carolina organizations are lobbying to protect reproductive rights as legislators rework a bill that would prohibit almost all abortions.
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