Legislature

A rally in opposition of potential congressional redistricting met outside the Statehouse in Columbia Thursday afternoon as debate on the map and redraw of the state's seven congressional districts continued to play out.

Gov. Henry McMaster named Dr. Brannon Traxler as DPH's acting director Friday morning. Traxler has 18 years of experience in medicine and public health. She previously served as the public health agency's chief medical officer and as the deputy director of health and services.

A small group of lawmakers in South Carolina rekindled debate Tuesday on a bill that would limit how topics like race can be taught in public school K-12 classrooms.

February 14, 2023 — A look at bills moving through the state legislature this week, including a near-total abortion ban being introduced in the SC House; a report on the increasing number of drug overdose deaths in the Palmetto State; the latest research on trauma, bullying, and what leads to school shootings; and more.

The South Carolina legislative leaders most ardent about selling state-owned utility Santee Cooper said Tuesday it's obvious there are no interested buyers and signed off on an overhaul proposal that leaves the utility publicly owned.

South Carolina's Legislature is ending its regular session on Thursday, ceremonially wrapping up its duties but expecting at least several returns later in the year to handle more work, including how to spend federal funding related to the coronavirus pandemic.

The South Carolina General Assembly will start its final week of the 2021 session with several consequential bills on their agendas.

This episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 23, 2021, features: a recap of the action last week in the state legislature; preview this budget week at the statehouse; a look new CDC guidance on social distancing in schools; and much more.

This edition of the South Carolina Lede for March 9, 2021, features: a recap of recent activity in the South Carolina state legislature; positive vaccine…

This edition of the South Carolina Lede for March 6, 2021, features: a look at the state's continued COVID-19 vaccination efforts, including a ride along…