Monday, February 10, 2025

SC State Wire

Enhanced transparency proposed for Small Business Administration program

Wed, 05 Feb 2025
Enhanced transparency proposed for Small Business Administration program

(The Center Square) – Transparency sweeping through “the swamp” otherwise known as Washington has a new proposal led by senators from the Carolinas and similar hard-hit disaster areas in Florida, Tennessee and California.

The SBA Disaster Transparency Act would... Read more


Cancer: Carolinas congressmen join chase for enhanced Medicare coverage

Tue, 04 Feb 2025
Cancer: Carolinas congressmen join chase for enhanced Medicare coverage

(The Center Square) – Federal legislation to increase access to multi-cancer early detection technology for seniors through Medicare coverage is getting another run from two Carolinas congressmen and bicameral colleagues from Texas, Iowa, Alabama, California, Illinois, Idaho, Colorado and Oregon.

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South Carolina rises 13 spots to No. 13 in educational freedom report

Tue, 28 Jan 2025
South Carolina rises 13 spots to No. 13 in educational freedom report

(The Center Square) – Educational freedom for three-quarters of a million schoolchildren in South Carolina is better than most of the country, according to analysis in the 2025 Education Freedom Report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.

South Carolina... Read more


Quick review of temporary protection status sought by state prosecutors

Thu, 23 Jan 2025
Quick review of temporary protection status sought by state prosecutors

(The Center Square) – As temporary protection status for legal Haitian immigrants continues to strain infrastructure in Springfield, Ohio, attorneys general across the country want the status examined by Homeland Security Secretary nominee Kristi Noem.

The Republican attorneys general,... Read more


Back where it turned, Biden’s final 24 hours begin in South Carolina

Mon, 20 Jan 2025
Back where it turned, Biden’s final 24 hours begin in South Carolina

(The Center Square) – Joe Biden on Sunday was back in South Carolina where it all began for his presidency.

With his wife Jill by his side and hosted by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., Biden’s final 24 hours... Read more


McMaster, South Carolina among 20 states with flags up Monday

Fri, 17 Jan 2025
McMaster, South Carolina among 20 states with flags up Monday

(The Center Square) – Flags should fly at full staff in South Carolina, by order of Gov. Henry McMaster, for Monday’s presidential inauguration then return to half-staff honoring former President Jimmy Carter.

President-elect Donald Trump prefers all flags to... Read more


Texas leads 23-state coalition to block EPA methane tax

Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Texas leads 23-state coalition to block EPA methane tax

(The Center Square) – Twenty-three states, led by Texas, have sued the Environmental Protection Agency over a new rule it finalized in accordance with a law passed by Congress. The rule creates a methane tax and targets the U.S. oil and natural gas industry.

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20 Republican AGs express support for Trump immigration policies

Wed, 08 Jan 2025
20 Republican AGs express support for Trump immigration policies

(The Center Square) – Twenty Republican state attorneys general are expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

The coalition, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, issued a joint statement expressing their eagerness to work with... Read more


Lawsuit: Pricing algorithm inflated rental prices across country

Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Lawsuit: Pricing algorithm inflated rental prices across country

(The Center Square) – Creation of a pricing algorithm in coordination with a software company has created a lawsuit by the North Carolina’s attorney general, the federal government and nine other states against RealPage and seven property management companies.

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15 state treasurers urge states to divest pension funds from China

Tue, 07 Jan 2025
15 state treasurers urge states to divest pension funds from China

(The Center Square) – More state legislatures and governors are expected to take actions this year related to threats posed by the Communist Party of China (CCP) and People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Ahead of state legislative sessions beginning,... Read more


Scott, Graham lead South Carolina delegation in 119th Congress

Fri, 03 Jan 2025
Scott, Graham lead South Carolina delegation in 119th Congress

(The Center Square) – Republican U.S. Sens. Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham led South Carolina’s congressional delegation as the 119th Congress was sworn in on Friday in Washington.

Scott, 59, started his 13th year becoming the nation’s longest-serving Black... Read more


South, Midwest lead top 10 hot spots for 2025 housing market

Sat, 28 Dec 2024
South, Midwest lead top 10 hot spots for 2025 housing market

(The Center Square) – The National Association of Realtors has unveiled its list of the top 10 housing markets poised for significant growth in 2025.

NAR Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research Lawrence Yun highlighted key factors... Read more


Hawaii, Louisiana top list of 10 worst states to work in 2024

Sat, 28 Dec 2024
Hawaii, Louisiana top list of 10 worst states to work in 2024

(The Center Square) – Out of the 10 worst states to work in based on one analysis, four still continue to see some of the highest numbers of in-migration, data from a recent study and the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau cumulatively show.

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Michigan joins program to expand behavioral health services

Fri, 27 Dec 2024
Michigan joins program to expand behavioral health services

(The Center Square) – Michigan will be one of four states participating in a new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services program.

The Innovation in Behavioral Health Model will allow for greater collaboration between CMS, participating states,... Read more


USGS: Hurricanes potentially spread more than 200 invasive species in southeast

Mon, 16 Dec 2024
USGS: Hurricanes potentially spread more than 200 invasive species in southeast

(The Center Square) – In addition to recovering from the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida 13 days apart, the state and other southeastern states may soon be grappling with more than 200 invasive species.

The... Read more


IRS data shows 'Blue State Exodus' over past 30 years

Sat, 14 Dec 2024
IRS data shows 'Blue State Exodus' over past 30 years

(The Center Square) – Millions of residents in blue states have migrated to red states within the past 30 years, according to federal data. A policy group that analyzed the data says it's a clear sign that many Americans find Democratic policies unlivable.

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Another federal court rules against DACA, this time related to health care

Tue, 10 Dec 2024
Another federal court rules against DACA, this time related to health care

(The Center Square) – Another federal court has ruled against the federal program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), arguing a Biden administration plan to provide free health care to DACA recipients is illegal.

It's the fourth time a... Read more


NFL issues security alert to players as South American crime syndicate targets homes

Tue, 10 Dec 2024
NFL issues security alert to players as South American crime syndicate targets homes

(The Center Square) – The National Football League has issued a security alert to players after players’ homes were burglarized allegedly by a South American crime syndicate, NFL.com reported.

The NFL security alert was issued after a... Read more


23 AGs oppose Biden’s 4th attempt to saddle Americans with student loan debt

Thu, 05 Dec 2024
23 AGs oppose Biden’s 4th attempt to saddle Americans with student loan debt

(The Center Square) – A group of 23 attorneys general led by Missouri and Kansas has put the Biden administration’s Department of Education on notice about its fourth attempt to force American taxpayers to pay for others' student loan debt.

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28 AGs call on U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Mexico gun violence case

Wed, 04 Dec 2024
28 AGs call on U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Mexico gun violence case

(The Center Square) – A coalition of 28 attorneys general has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a case in which Mexico is blaming U.S. gun manufacturers for Mexican cartel gun violence.

At issue is a 2022... Read more