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Sen. Climer during S-910 committee hearing: 'We ought to be very careful with the ways in which the government interferes in the private sector'

By Palmetto State News Report | Feb 9, 2024

In a packed hearing room at the Gressette Building on Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Labor, Commerce, and Industry Special Subcommittee convened to deliberate an amendment to S-910, a bill that would regulate and potentially restrict small dollar loans in South Carolina.

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Senator Scott Accepting Applications for Summer 2024 Internships

By Palmetto State News | Feb 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has announced that he is now accepting applications for internships in his offices for the summer of 2024. The internship program provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in constituent services, government policy, and more.Students of all majors are welcome to apply, but those studying governmental affairs, public policy, or communications are particularly encouraged. The internship positions are available in Senator Scott's offices in Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and...

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Sen. Climer: Bill to limit small dollar loans to SC consumers would lead to ‘less credit availability for people who need it’

By Palmetto State News Report | Feb 8, 2024

S.C. State Sen. Will Climer (R-York) said yesterday that a bill to limit small dollar loans to S.C. consumers would lead to ‘less credit availability for people who need it.”

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Senator Lindsey Graham Opposes National Security Supplemental Package Without Border Security Provisions

By Palmetto State News | Feb 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has announced his opposition to the national security supplemental package in the Senate. In a statement, Senator Graham expressed his concerns about the lack of provisions for border security."I will be voting no on cloture on the national security supplemental package minus the border security provisions because I believe we have not done all we can to secure our southern border," Senator Graham stated.He also shared his ideas for improving the border provisions and emphasized the importance of securing America's own...

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Omron Automation to Establish First South Carolina Operation, Creating 162 Jobs

By Palmetto State News | Feb 8, 2024

Omron Automation, a global leader in industrial automation technology, has chosen Spartanburg County as the location for its first operation in South Carolina. This decision comes with a $9.2 million investment that is expected to create 162 new jobs in the next five years. The company will be leasing and building out a 60,000-square-foot production facility in Greer to manufacture industrial automation technologies such as motion controllers, drives, machine vision, barcode readers, and barcode verification systems. Operations are set to begin in April 2024.Robb Black,...

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Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans Investigate Rutgers University Center for Promoting Anti-Semitism and Terrorist Sympathizers

By Palmetto State News | Feb 7, 2024

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Ranking Member U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, have launched an investigation into the financial support behind the Rutgers University Center for Security, Race and Rights. The Center has been sponsoring events featuring anti-Semitic speakers, individuals who justify violence against Israel, terrorist sympathizers, and advocates of domestic radicalism.In a letter, the Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans expressed their concerns about the Center's activities, stating, "The work of the Center, its promotion of terrorist...

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Senator Lindsey Graham Calls for Robust Debate on National Security Supplemental Text

By Palmetto State News | Feb 5, 2024

Washington - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has called for a robust debate and amendment process on the Senate's national security supplemental text. In a statement released today, Senator Graham emphasized the importance of allowing the American people's voices to be heard regarding the Biden Border Disaster."Now that the Senate's national security supplemental text has been released, I look forward to the amendment process to try to improve the bill," Senator Graham stated. "Something this significant cannot be rushed and jammed through. It should be...

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedules

By Palmetto State News | Feb 5, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have a busy week ahead with a series of engagements lined up across South Carolina.On Tuesday, February 6, Gov. McMaster will be attending the ZF Gray Court Expansion Announcement and Celebration of Flex Manufacturing Facility in Gray Court, S.C. Lt. Gov. Evette, on the other hand, will join Children's Trust for a press conference at the State House in Columbia, S.C. Later in the week, Lt. Gov. Evette will be attending an economic development announcement in Duncan, S.C., followed by speaking at...

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South Carolina home to 1 college that still mandates “COVID” mRNA injection

By Palmetto State News | Feb 5, 2024

There is still one college in South Carolina that continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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SC Policy Council: Senate lending bill ‘would reduce consumer options, harm competition’

By Palmetto State News Report | Feb 5, 2024

Bryce Fiedler, senior policy analyst for the South Carolina Policy Council, said the council opposes a pending South Carolina bill that would limit companies from making smaller-dollar loans to consumers in the state because it would “reduce consumer options” and “harm competition.”

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South Carolina to receive $5 million from $350 million settlement with global PR firm over opioid marketing

By Palmetto State News Report | Feb 3, 2024

South Carolina will receive more than $5 million form a $350 million multi-state lawsuit settlement with Publicis Group over the PR and advertising company’s marketing of opioids, said Attorney General Alan Wilson (R-S.C.)

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Sen. Graham Communications Director Bishop announces retirement

By Palmetto State News | Feb 2, 2024

Kevin Bishop, the longtime Communications Director of U.S. Senator Lindey Graham (R-SC) has announced that he will be retiring from the position and from the U.S. Senate.

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South Carolina: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in South Carolina in January

By Palmetto State News | Feb 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from South Carolina in January.

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Joint department program announces incentives for South Carolina residents to earn secondary diploma.

By Palmetto State News | Feb 2, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the South Carolina Department of Education’s Office of Adult Education (SCDE) created a partnership program called the General Education Development (GED) Inventive Program. The program offers residents the chance to earn their GED free of charge and receive a one time $500 payment if they pass the exam.

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Sen. Scott calls for Biden Administration to increase their protection of consumers impacted by fraud

By Palmetto State News | Feb 2, 2024

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) calls for the federal government to increase their protection of American citizens against the growing threat of fraud. He specifically called for protection over the elderly population.

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State Senate Labor, Commerce, Industry Committee to hold Feb. 7 hearing on bill to regulate SC lenders

By Palmetto State News Report | Feb 2, 2024

The South Carolina State Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Industry will hold a hearing on S.910 on Wednesday, February 7, 2023 at 9 a.m. in Room 307 of the Gressette Building.

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AG Wilson leads group in requesting the UN defunds agency for terrorism ties.

By Palmetto State News | Feb 2, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he was co-leading a group of 26 total states in writing a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership with the call to pull funding from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) on the basis of having ties to terrorism. The letter was co-led by Iowa.

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Graham Presses AG Garland, Secretary Mayorkas for Answers Following Illegal Immigrants Violently Attacking Police Officers

By Palmetto State News | Feb 2, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is demanding answers from Attorney General Merrick Garland and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the recent violent attack on New York City Police Officers by a group of migrants who are in the country illegally.In a letter addressed to Garland and Mayorkas, Graham expressed his concern over the attack and asked what actions the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security plan to take in response. He stated, "I was saddened but not surprised to hear about the latest consequences of...

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South Carolina sees inflation increase as of January 2024

By Palmetto State News | Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, South Carolina experienced a 19.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.

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FDA Inspection: What type of South Carolina companies were under most scrutiny during January?

By Palmetto State News | Feb 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food/Cosmetics companies from South Carolina in January.