On January 11, Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and the other statewide constitutional officers were sworn in on the State House steps. Gov. McMaster is starting his second…
On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, members elected to the South Carolina House met to elect leadership positions and receive their committee assignments. This year there are 27 freshmen in…
The legislature has adjourned for the year but plans to return to finish work on the budget and a few other items. The conference committee for the budget will …
Starting today, the House will begin debate on the fiscal year 2022-23 budget. The House Ways and Means version includes $39.2 million in recurring funding for the Department of Social…
Last week the Committee on Children held their second hearing discussing school-based mental health services. Speakers included representatives from the South Carolina Alliance of Health Plans, the South Carolina Department…
Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee wrapped up its budget proposal. Included is $39.2 million in recurring funding for the Department of Social Services. The additional funding will…
Two new members of the Committee were announced. Rep. Raye Felder (R-York) replaced Rep. Mandy Kimmons (R-Dorchester) and Bronwyn McElveen replaced Marie Land. The Director of Health and Human Services,…
Wednesday night, Gov. Henry McMaster addressed a joint session of the legislature and the citizens of South Carolina in his fifth State of the State address. Focusing on his budget…
In early January, Children’s Trust hosted a panel that discussed this upcoming legislative year with Sen. Katrina Shealy (R-Lexington) and Rep. Spencer Wetmore (D-Charleston) moderated by Children’s Trust Policy Chair…
Over the last few weeks, the S.C. legislature met to finalize their redistricting plans. In the Senate, Sen. Harvey Peeler (R-Cherokee) stepped down as the Senate President to lead the Senate Finance Committee…
