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News from September 2024

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Senator Graham introduces Religious Education Week resolution

By Palmetto State News | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced a resolution to designate October 6-12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week." The initiative aims to celebrate and highlight the importance of religious education and the institutions involved in providing such instruction.

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Google announces $3.3B expansion creating hundreds of jobs across South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Sep 26, 2024

Google has announced plans to expand its presence in South Carolina by establishing two new data center campuses in Dorchester County and expanding its existing data center campus in Berkeley County. The company's combined investment of $3.3 billion is expected to create hundreds of new jobs across both counties.

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Senator Lindsey Graham urges shift in U.S.-Ukraine military strategy

By Palmetto State News | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham issued a statement today following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, D.C. Graham emphasized the need for a shift in military strategy to support Ukraine more effectively.

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VA provides 2,306 home purchase loans in South Carolina in Q2

By Palmetto State News | Sep 25, 2024

There were 2,306 VA home purchase loans issued in South Carolina in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $778.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Graham introduces bill aiming to limit birthright citizenship

By Palmetto State News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced a bill aimed at restricting birthright citizenship in the United States. The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2024 targets the practice of granting citizenship to children of illegal immigrants and those on temporary visas.

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South Carolina governor declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene

By Palmetto State News | Sep 25, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. The executive order, numbered 2024-24, activates the state's Emergency Operations Plan and instructs the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) to coordinate with relevant state agencies to prepare for potential requests for assistance from local officials and county emergency management leaders.

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Senator Tim Scott leads effort with new act aimed at boosting community investments

By Palmetto State News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the leading Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, is spearheading new legislation aimed at revitalizing businesses within communities and broadening access to capital markets for all Americans. The Empowering Main Street in America Act is designed to enhance capital formation avenues that create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

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Senators urge Biden-Harris administration to address migrant children program abuses

By Palmetto State News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, urging them to address abuses in the administration's unaccompanied migrant children program. The senators are calling for cooperation with Congress to resolve issues within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which has reportedly failed to comply with subpoenas and information requests from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Governor McMaster forms working group for updated state water plan

By Palmetto State News | Sep 24, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2024-22 to establish the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group (WaterSC). This initiative aims to create a state water plan that balances South Carolina's economic and environmental interests, addressing increased demand from significant economic development and population growth.

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Irmo woman charged with financial crimes against nursing home resident

By Palmetto State News | Sep 24, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Rose Sherrie Davis, 64, of Irmo, SC, has been charged with multiple offenses related to the exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The charges include one count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, one count of Financial Identity Fraud, two counts of Financial Transaction Card Fraud (value more than $500 in a six-month period), and one count of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent (value $10,000 or more). Davis was taken into custody at the Charleston County Detention Center on September 20, 2024.

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Smartpress announces $9.6 million investment creating 150 jobs in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Sep 24, 2024

Smartpress, a commercial online printing company, has announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Spartanburg County. The $9.6 million investment is expected to create 150 new jobs.

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Senator Tim Scott discusses economic plans at Punchbowl event

By Palmetto State News | Sep 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) participated in a fireside chat with Punchbowl’s Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman to discuss his plans for the future of small businesses and the American economy. The conversation addressed workforce development, the future of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), and the impact of Senator Scott’s Opportunity Zones initiative.

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Gov. McMaster to announce new statewide water resources initiative

By Palmetto State News | Sep 23, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster is set to announce a new initiative focused on the long-term management of South Carolina's ground and surface water resources. The announcement will take place at a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24, at 11:00 AM.

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Coalition urges court not to dismiss lawsuit against alleged supporters of Hamas

By Palmetto State News | Sep 23, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 22 states in filing a friend-of-the-court brief. This brief urges a federal court to deny requests to dismiss a lawsuit brought by survivors and family members of those killed during Hamas's October 7, 2023, terrorist attack. The lawsuit, filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, seeks to hold AJP Educational Foundation Inc., also known as American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), and the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP)...

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Senate designates September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

By Palmetto State News | Sep 23, 2024

The Senate has passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) to designate September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This move highlights the significant impact of cancer, which is the leading cause of death by disease among children past infancy, affecting over 14,500 children under the age of 19 each year.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in South Carolina increases from Q1 to Q2

By Palmetto State News | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Carolina in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $337,496, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senators introduce bill for comprehensive sickle cell disease care

By Palmetto State News | Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act. The legislation would allow State Medicaid programs to provide comprehensive care to sickle cell disease (SCD) patients through a health home model. Health homes have been used by state Medicaid programs to provide coordinated care through a provider team model to patients with chronic conditions. Health home services include care management, care coordination, and patient-family support services.

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Legislation introduced for enhanced security measures for presidential nominees

By Palmetto State News | Sep 20, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) led 11 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Protect Our Presidents Act, which aims to enhance U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protection for presidential nominees to the same level currently provided to a sitting U.S. president.

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Senators criticize Biden-Harris administration over FAFSA delays

By Palmetto State News | Sep 20, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced a resolution criticizing the Biden-Harris administration's handling of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) rollout for the 2024-2025 school year. The resolution condemns the problematic rollout, calls for the Department of Education (ED) to identify and rectify any issues for this year, and requests that leaders testify before congressional committees regarding the rollout.

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South Carolina receives $133.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Palmetto State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 410 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.