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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 211 petitions in South Carolina throughout 2024

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in South Carolina submitted 211 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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South Carolina: Residents received $7.81 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $1,479 per capita to residents.

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Gov. Henry McMaster's schedule includes rural summit and economic announcement

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have announced their schedules for the week starting March 3, 2025.

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Senate Democrats block bill aimed at protecting women's sports

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham expressed his disappointment after Senate Democrats blocked the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025.

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Republican leaders urge quick appointment for Federal Reserve Vice Chair

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill have taken a step to address the vacancy for the Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve Board.

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South Carolina declares state emergency as wildfires spread across multiple counties

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on March 2 due to the wildfires spreading across South Carolina.

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Governor McMaster to attend South Carolina Rural Summit on March 3

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster has announced his schedule for Monday, March 3, 2025.

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South Carolina: Medicare dependency reached 5.8% in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $3,103 per capita to residents.

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South Carolina governor declares state of emergency amid wildfire crisis

By Palmetto State News | Mar 2, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in South Carolina due to ongoing wildfires.

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South Carolina enforces anti-price gouging law amid wildfire crisis

By Palmetto State News | Mar 2, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has activated the state's price gouging law following a state of emergency declaration by Governor Henry McMaster.

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South Carolina: Social Security made up 8.2% of total income in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.2% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $4,408 per capita to residents.

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South Carolina: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $1,317 per capita to residents.

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Greer women charged with exploiting vulnerable adult and committing fraud

By Palmetto State News | Feb 28, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two women from Greer, Caitlyn Danielle Morgan and Debra Jones Howard, by his office's Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF).

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Senate passes resolution honoring Black History Month contributions

By Palmetto State News | Feb 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, along with 39 other Senate colleagues, have successfully passed a resolution in the Senate to commemorate Black History Month.

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Bipartisan bill seeks improved Medicaid support for sickle cell patients

By Palmetto State News | Feb 28, 2025

U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker have reintroduced the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing care for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) through state Medicaid programs.

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Senator Scott urges confirmation of Trump's economic nominees amid criticism of prior policies

By Palmetto State News | Feb 28, 2025

At a recent U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina emphasized the need to confirm President Trump's nominees for key economic and financial regulatory positions.

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South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review publishes February 28 edition

By Palmetto State News | Feb 28, 2025

The South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review, a publication by the SC Department of Agriculture, provides regular updates on livestock markets.

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South Carolina releases weekly fruit and vegetable review

By Palmetto State News | Feb 28, 2025

The South Carolina Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review is released every week, with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Senator Tim Scott outlines plans to boost opportunities for underserved communities

By Palmetto State News | Feb 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has shared his views on increasing investment and opportunity in underserved communities through an op-ed published in Fox News.

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Top target pleads guilty in South Carolina drug trafficking case

By Palmetto State News | Feb 27, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced a significant development in the "Triple Crown" State Grand Jury investigation.