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Full SC house will debate near-complete abortion ban
A bill that would place a near-complete ban on abortion in South Carolina was passed to the full House of Representatives on Tuesday. The House will debate the bill in upcoming weeks.
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South Carolina’s medical marijuana bill is reintroduced. Is the 4th time the charm?
South Carolina state Sen. Tom Davis has been trying to get his bill passed for more than a half-decade. This year may be the year it does.
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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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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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S.C. Senate moves to allow sex offenders off the state registry
A South Carolina bill giving registered sex offenders the option to have their names taken off the sex offender registry through petition is set to enter the Senate floor after passing in full committee.
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Protesters rally against new anti-abortion bills
People gathered on Feb. 17 to protest two anti-abortion bills being pushed in the S.C. Legislature.
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“Charleston loophole” to now face Senate scrutiny
Charleston gun purchasing “loophole” is now facing scrutiny in the SC Senate
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Election Day is here and South Carolinians have already cast more than 1 million votes
More than 1 million South Carolinians have cast their votes in the 2020 presidential race even before polls open on Election Day.
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Harrison promotes voting with drive-in concert
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jaime Harrison hosted a drive-in concert with Common and other special guests to promote voting.
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Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy
The sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has led to protests and vigils in her honor. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is one of top leaders moving quickly in support of President Trump filling her seat prior to the general election.
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State lawmaker enters fray over transgender athletes
A South Carolina senator has introduced legislation requiring high school transgender athletes to compete according to the gender on their birth certificates.
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Education chief will ask for 5% teacher pay raise
The South Carolina Senate Education Committee discussed the K-12 education reform bill Wednesday.
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