Tag: Senate
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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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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Lawmakers tussle over UofSC board size
The Senate education subcommittee heard testimony Thursday regarding a bill to restructure the UofSC Board of Trustees. Will the legislation pass the committee to face the full Senate next year?
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Legislative proposal seeks to shut down regulation on half of S.C. dams
The state Legislature is wrestling with how much oversight the state should provide for small dams around the state.
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“Bright, bold and blunt:” S.C. residents, political colleagues remember Ernest “Fritz” Hollings
South Carolinians on Monday remembered the contributions of the late U.S. Sen. Ernest “Fritz” Hollings, whose body lay in repose on the second floor of the State House.
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South Carolina says goodbye to favorite son
A giant of South Carolina politics, former governor and senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings lied in repose at the South Carolina State House.
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