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Wilson joins 19 states in defending Trump's anti-fraud measures

By Palmetto State News | Feb 14, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined forces with 19 other states to support the Trump administration in its efforts to combat federal waste, fraud, and abuse.

Attorney General urges Senate approval of HALT Fentanyl Act

By Palmetto State News | Feb 14, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with representatives from 25 states, has called on the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.

National Right to Work Act reintroduced by Senators Scott and Paul

By Palmetto State News | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has collaborated with Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky to reintroduce the National Right to Work Act.

South Carolina releases weekly fresh produce report

By Palmetto State News | Feb 14, 2025

The South Carolina Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Report is a weekly publication issued by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

Linda McMahon introduced by Sen. Scott at education secretary confirmation hearing

By Palmetto State News | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott introduced Linda McMahon at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP).

Attorney General Wilson supports maintaining Section 504 school accommodations

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has reassured parents that the accommodations their children receive under "Section 504" are not at risk.

Scott and Hill challenge CFPB overdraft fee cap with Congressional Review Act

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill have introduced Congressional Review Act resolutions to overturn a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule from the Biden administration.

South Carolina House passes bill targeting organized retail crime

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval for the South Carolina House's recent passage of H. 3523, a bill designed to address organized retail crime and shield small businesses from financial losses.

Graham and Whitehouse to lead delegation to Munich Security Conference

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Sheldon Whitehouse are set to lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Munich Security Conference (MSC) this weekend.

Charleston man faces charges for child sexual exploitation

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Samuel Arose Arenas, a 25-year-old resident of Charleston, South Carolina.

Brooke Rollins confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina expressed his support following the confirmation of Brooke Rollins as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture.

Senator Scott supports committee approval of disaster relief loan accountability bill

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has expressed approval following the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee's passage of his proposed legislation, the SBA Disaster Transparency Act.

Legislation proposed to delay beneficial ownership reporting deadline for small businesses

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at easing the regulatory burden on small businesses.

NFIB urges SC Senate to pass tort reform bill aiding small businesses

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer has called on the South Carolina Senate to pass S. 244, a bill aimed at reforming the state's civil justice system.

Graham comments on RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has expressed his views following the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Scott leads discussion on banking regulations with top consumer bank leaders

By Palmetto State News | Feb 13, 2025

Washington, D.C. – A roundtable discussion led by Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) took place today, involving Senate Banking Republicans and leaders from major consumer banks.

Senate Budget Committee advances FY25 budget resolution

By Palmetto State News | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, representing South Carolina and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, announced that the committee has voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution to the Senate floor.

Senators introduce bill to address campus antisemitism

By Palmetto State News | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Jacky Rosen have introduced the Antisemitism Awareness Act, aiming to guide the Department of Education in using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism for investigating campus...

South Carolina Supreme Court hears arguments on Fetal Heartbeat Act

By Palmetto State News | Feb 12, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson has expressed his views following the recent oral arguments before the South Carolina Supreme Court regarding the state's Fetal Heartbeat Act.