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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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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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House approves doubling fines for passing a stopped school bus
The House passed a bill that would increase penalties for drivers unlawfully passing stopped school buses, extend stop signs on school buses and allow the Superintendent to change “dangerous” bus stop locations.
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Senators aim to reach agreement over medical marijuana bill next week
The Senate is still debating a proposed bill of medical marijuana. Tom Davis, the main sponsor of the bill, believes the measure would be beneficial for those suffering from chronic pain.
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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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STEM education day at the Statehouse brings inspiration, robots
Lawmakers, educators and students gathered at the capitol on April 9 to bring awareness and inspiration to the work students are doing in the STEM field.
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Hurricane Ian is officially gone. Reporters @caitlinashbaugh and @jakecarnold are covering the aftermath here in the midlands. Stay tuned for updates.
University officials and students alike get ready for the remnants of #Ian
@sammy_sobich and @JaydenSimmons01 have the story:
https://carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu/usc-campus-prepares-for-hurricane-ians-impact/