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Senators back House sanctions on ICC over actions against Israeli officials

By Palmetto State News | Jun 5, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) issued a statement following the House of Representatives' approval of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). The sanctions come in response to the court's decision to apply for arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

Senator Graham criticizes Biden's executive order on southern border

By Palmetto State News | Jun 4, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today reacted to President Joe Biden’s executive order, expressing concerns that it would exacerbate the crisis at the southern border.

Senator Scott criticizes Biden's executive action on southern border crisis

By Palmetto State News | Jun 4, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s newly released executive action on the southern border crisis:

South Carolina ranks no. 9 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Palmetto State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, South Carolina secured the ninth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 80.3%.

Governor's weekly schedule includes key meetings and public events

By Palmetto State News | Jun 3, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of June 3 include the following:

Senator Scott urges Biden Administration to censure Iran at IAEA meeting

By Palmetto State News | Jun 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) have introduced a resolution urging the Biden administration to seek a censure of Iran at this week’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors’ meeting. The resolution also reaffirms that all necessary measures will be taken to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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In South Carolina, 105 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Palmetto State News | Jun 2, 2024

South Carolina registered 105 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Which type of South Carolina companies were inspected the most by FDA in May?

By Palmetto State News | Jun 1, 2024

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

Inflation in South Carolina outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Palmetto State News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, South Carolina experienced a 21.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

South Carolina's pension fund valued at $38.6 million in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, South Carolina had $38.6 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.