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News from 2023

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U.S. Sen. Tim Scott on The View: 'The concept of American is that we are going to become a more perfect union'

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

In an appearance on The View, presidential candidate U.S. Tim Scott (R-SC) delivered a conservative message, receiving a mix of backlash and praise from liberal hosts and guests.

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231 people in 75-84 age group in South Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending May 20

By Palmetto State News | Jun 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 231 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in South Carolina during week ending May 20

By Palmetto State News | Jun 6, 2023

South Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Gov. Henry McMaster to Urge General Assembly to Close the Revolving Door

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster will hold a State House news conference tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6 at 11:00 AM to urge the General Assembly to close the revolving door by passing enhanced penalties for illegal gun possession and bond reform

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces South Carolina State Grand Jury’s “Las Señoritas” investigation results in capture and expulsion from Mexico of fugitive defendant

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Jennifer Nicole Burns, who was indicted in the State Grand Jury “Las Senoritas” investigation and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, has been expelled from Mexico and is now in the custody of SLED

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June 1: Congressional Record publishes “FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 2023” in the Senate section

By Palmetto State News | Jun 5, 2023

“FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 2023” was published on pages S1882-S1892 of the Congressional Record on June 1.

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CDC estimates 194 people in 65-74 age group in South Carolina died during week ending May 20

By Palmetto State News | Jun 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 194 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Graham Secures Commitment To Better Fund National Defense

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after securing an agreement to better fund America’s defense and national security interests.

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Protego (USA), Inc. expanding Charleston County operations

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Protego (USA), Inc. (Protego (USA)), a global industrial equipment manufacturer, On June 2, announced plans to expand its Charleston County operations

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Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency, Protect Children Online

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 30, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the Know Your App Act to increase transparency and provide parents with information to protect their children online in making informed decisions. The bill would require online app stores to display the country where apps are developed and owned.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges legislators to pass bond reform bill

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Attorney General Alan Wilson and State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Keel are urging legislators to pass bond reform by sending a letter to Senate President Thomas Alexander, House Speaker Murrell Smith, and the conferees for the conference committee on H.3532

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14 Hispanic people in South Carolina passed away in week ending May 13

By Palmetto State News | Jun 4, 2023

There were 14 Hispanic people who died in South Carolina in the week ending May 13, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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CDC predicts 170 people in 45-64 age group in South Carolina died during week ending May 20

By Palmetto State News | Jun 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 170 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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South Carolina deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 20

By Palmetto State News | Jun 4, 2023

South Carolina's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Gov. Henry McMaster Directs Deployment of National Guard Troops to Southern Border

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster today directed the deployment of South Carolina National Guard troops to help secure the U.S. Southern border in Texas amid the ongoing national security crisis following the end of Title 42

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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Biden Administration over unlawful open-border policies

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

Along with 17 other states, Attorney General Alan Wilson sued the Biden Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule that would incentivize immigrants to make false asylum claims and enter the country illegally

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Week of May 20: 46 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Jun 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 46 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $102.5 million settlement with Suboxone maker for alleged illegal monopoly tactics

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that 42 states, led by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, have negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, Indivior Inc. South Carolina will receive about $1,671,000 from the settlement

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UPDATED: Gov. Henry McMaster to Participate in Hurricane Fly Around Exercise Monday

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster will visit emergency operation centers in Horry, Charleston, and Beaufort Counties to discuss hurricane season preparations with state and local emergency management officials on Monday, June 5

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Graham Applauds Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Calls For U.S. To Designate Wagner Group As Foreign Terrorist Organization

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, today made this statement after Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin sent a letter urging the Biden Administration to designate the Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization.