REaD OUR LIPS rallies for women’s rights
Activists gathered to help others support women’s rights.
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Tag: legislation
Advocates talk about ‘art for art’s sake’ as they lobby state lawmakers
The South Carolina Art Alliance decided to host a summit to inspire advocates the day before their annual Statehouse visit during art advocacy week.
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Budget provision puts TikTok in jeopardy in SC classrooms
The S.C. legislature passed a measure compelling schools to block TikTok on all state-issued devices – or lose almost half their funding.
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Senate bills could revoke smell of marijuana as probable cause, require law enforcement data
One state senator believes the smell of marijuana being probable cause to search a vehicle can lead to racial profiling.
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Late senator leaves his lasting impact through SC HBCUs
The schools are focusing on initiatives such as business, science, nursing and technology.
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What proposed legislation could mean for drag queens in South Carolina
There’s concern among the LGBTQ+ community that new legislation could threaten businesses and drag performers’ way of life.
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A hate crimes bill has reached the Senate for a second time
A hate crime bill has reached the floor of the Senate for the second time. What do South Carolina leaders have to say about it?
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‘Yankee Tax’ has legislators, residents divided
The proposed fee for out-of-state drivers has many questioning if it will keep people from moving to the state.
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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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South Carolina lawmakers want to see change in animal abuse laws
A patient at Five Points Animal Clinic hangs out under a chair in the waiting room. Photo by: Noah...
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Legislation aims to make ‘revenge porn’ illegal
A new bill in the S.C. House aims to make “revenge porn” illegal and adds criminal charges for offenders.
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Lawmakers hope to avert another tragedy with rideshare legislation
New legislation will require rideshare drivers to have illuminated lights in their cars but some think it’s not enough.
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