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If politics in South Carolina were a football game, we would be in the fourth quarter. The House and Senate convened Jan. 11, and they are scheduled to adjourn June 15. At this writing, the House was taking the... Continue Reading »
April 11 probably won’t show up on your smartphone calendar to remind you of its observance, but at the South Carolina Statehouse it is a date that draws everyone’s attention. The official term is “crossover,” and it simply means... Continue Reading »
On Feb. 9, the South Carolina Senate passed the Compassionate Care Act (medical marijuana) by a vote of 28 to 15. That makes South Carolina the 38th state to approve marijuana for medical application. Since marijuana is still considered... Continue Reading »
What do the college football national championship game and the South Carolina Legislature have in common? Both have two halves that can be very different as to who comes out on top! If you are an Alabama fan, you... Continue Reading »
Rachel Wiles serves as events and project manager and as Psalm 139 placement manager at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The project is making a difference for many crisis pregnancy centers across the... Continue Reading »
Speaking at the dedication ceremony for the National Archives Building in 1952, President Harry Truman, referring to the Constitution and the Bill or Rights, said, “We find it hard to believe that liberty could ever be lost in this... Continue Reading »
Speed is one of the most interesting characteristics of politics. Political fortunes can change at the drop of a hat, moving either negatively or positively, based on the perspective of the observer. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Howard Rosenberg lamented the... Continue Reading »
In the world of geology, tectonic shifts are major geological events that happen outside of our view but often bring about momentous change to the physical landscape. In the world of politics, metaphoric tectonic shifts are rare, but there... Continue Reading »
Don’t be surprised if you walk into your neighborhood drug store or supermarket and see people walking around with their firearms strapped openly to their sides. On Aug. 15, South Carolina joined 13 other states that allow the licensed... Continue Reading »
For most people, summer in South Carolina brings hot, humid days, vacations, afternoon thunderstorms, and a myriad of family outdoor activities. For the South Carolina Legislature, it brings final work on the budget, Senate and House Subcommittee hearings, and,... Continue Reading »
Thursday, May 13, marked the official end of the 2021 South Carolina Legislative session. State lawmakers will return to Columbia later to wrap up final approval of the budget, deal with any vetoes issued by the Governor, and work... Continue Reading »
Most of the bills we are tracking for this session have cleared the House and are now awaiting action in the South Carolina Senate. The exception would be the Compassionate Care Act (S150, Medical Marijuana). S150 originated in the... Continue Reading »
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