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…
The S.C. Legislature wrapped up most of its work for this year and adjourned last week. Lawmakers will return to work on the budget, redistricting and a handful of other issues as part of the…
This is the last week at the State House before sine die, when the S.C. Legislature typically adjourns for the year. This year will look a little different with lawmakers…
President Joe Biden offered several ambitious proposals last week that are centered around child and family well-being. Biden’s proposal, known as the American Families Plan, would cost $1.8 trillion over 10 years and focus on education, direct…
The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children met last week to hear from organizations and discuss pending legislation. Liyun Zhang, Ph.D., a research scientist from the Children’s Law Center,…
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the city’s designation last week as a 2021 Pinwheel City during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pinwheels are the national symbol of happy, healthy childhoods. As reported…
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in our state during a ceremony at Riverfront Park last week. Along with State Child…