Tag: legislation
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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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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Legislature faces deadline to act on state sex offender registry
South Carolina lawmakers have until June 9 to approve a bill allowing registered sex offenders a way to get their names off the registry.
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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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Samantha Josephson’s memory sparks new rideshare safety act
Lawmakers introduce new legislation that would require all rideshare vehicles to have illuminated signs.
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K-12 reform bill draws support from House, ire from educators
The S.C. House of Representatives passed a version of the K-12 education reform bill, but many are still not happy with its contents.
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National Empathy Day promotes acceptance, resources for incarcerated people
Local and national leaders promoted prison reform legislation in Columbia Tuesday.
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