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National groups lobbying for South Carolina lending restrictions have received millions in federal ‘taxpayer assistance’ while lobbying to ‘shut down the competition’

By Palmetto State News Service | Jan 31, 2024

Two groups pushing for restrictions on installment lenders in South Carolina are part of a “network of businesses and advocacy groups—which has cumulatively received more than $380 million in federal grants, loans, and other taxpayer assistance since 1996" and "has spent millions lobbying the federal government on measures including additional regulations on those lenders,” reported the Washington Free Beacon.

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South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture signs letter to major US banks condemning impact of 2050 climate goals

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2024

Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers (R) joined eleven other state agricultural commissioners in signing a letter to six of the largest banks in the country in protest of their climate guidelines which would restrict and harm agricultural businesses and farmers.

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South Carolina Attorney General signs letter to Biden, Mayorkas ‘supporting Texas’s efforts to secure the border’

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2024

Attorney General of South Carolina Alan Wilson (R) joined more than two dozen state attorneys general in signing a letter to President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Security Aljandro Mayorkas in support of “Governor Abbott’s efforts to secure our border.”

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Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Busy Schedule for Wednesday, January 31, 2024

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have a busy schedule lined up for Wednesday, January 31, 2024.At 10:30 AM on Wednesday, Governor McMaster will be speaking at the South Carolina Beach Advocates Annual Meeting, taking place at 21 Main Events at North Beach, 719 North Beach Boulevard suite 7, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.Following that, at 11:20 AM, Lt. Gov. Evette will be addressing a University of South Carolina Upstate class at the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Room 117, USC Upstate, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, S.C....

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

By Palmetto State News | Jan 29, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster had a busy week ahead starting on Monday, January 29. The Governor's schedule included speaking at the Governor's Economic Summit in Columbia and holding a press conference following the event. Lt. Gov. Evette, on Wednesday, January 31, was scheduled to speak at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Additionally, Gov. McMaster had engagements throughout the week, including overseeing a State Fiscal Accountability Authority Meeting on Tuesday, hosting a press conference with Lockheed Martin and...

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Gov. McMaster, SCDHHS Announce Number of School-based Mental Health Counselors Doubles in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Jan 25, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) have announced a significant increase in the number of school-based mental health counselors available to serve children in South Carolina. The latest survey results from September 2023 revealed that the number of school-based mental health counselors has doubled to 1,209 at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, up from 600 in January 2022.Governor McMaster expressed his satisfaction with the progress, stating, "In just the past two years, we have made significant...

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Nova Molecular Technologies Expands Operations in Sumter County

By Palmetto State News | Jan 24, 2024

Nova Molecular Technologies (Nova), a high-purity solvents manufacturer, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Sumter County, South Carolina. The company's $23.75 million investment will lead to the creation of 20 new jobs. CEO Chris Adams expressed gratitude for the partnership with Sumter Economic Development and support from local and state government partners, stating, "It allows us to move into our next phase of expansion in Sumter that supports our long-term growth objectives."Governor Henry McMaster congratulated Nova on their expansion,...

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Gov. Henry McMaster's Upcoming Schedule and Recent Engagements

By Palmetto State News | Jan 22, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster are set to have a busy week starting January 22, 2024. According to their schedules, Gov. McMaster will be attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. Alzheimer's Initiative on Monday, January 22 at 3:00 PM at the McAlbany Family Center for Collaborative Research in Greenwood, S.C.Additionally, Gov. McMaster is scheduled to give his annual State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 PM in the House Chambers at the State House in Columbia, S.C.Looking...

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

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 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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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in South Carolina during Q4 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jan 16, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from South Carolina in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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South Carolina: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in South Carolina in Q4 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jan 15, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from South Carolina in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina average $353,449 for Q4

By Palmetto State News | Jan 15, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $353,449, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in South Carolina decreased by 16.6% from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jan 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,602 home loans totaling $1.2 billion in South Carolina during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Drugs companies in South Carolina during Q4 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jan 14, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from South Carolina in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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South Carolina: Device companies were the third most FDA inspected companies in South Carolina in Q4 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jan 13, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from South Carolina in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in South Carolina during Q4 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jan 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from South Carolina in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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FDA Inspection: What type of South Carolina companies were under most scrutiny during Q4 2023?

By Palmetto State News | Jan 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from South Carolina in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in South Carolina increases from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jan 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Carolina in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $343,567, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Majority of South Carolina's population aged 55 to 59 in 2021

By Palmetto State News | Jan 7, 2024

South Carolina recorded a median age of 40 years in 2021 among its 5,078,903 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Palmetto State News.

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South Carolina's miscellaneous tax revenues down 54.2% since Q4 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jan 7, 2024

South Carolina collected $65 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, a 54.2% decrease from the same period the previous year when $142 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.