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News from March 2025

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State Sen. Fernandez: 'Let me say the quiet part out loud,' SC trial lawyers' lobby offered $50K-$100K to oppose tort reform

By Palmetto State News | Mar 5, 2025

State Senator Tom Fernandez made a statement on the Senate floor alleging that the South Carolina trial lawyers' lobby offered him between $50,000 and $100,000 to oppose tort reform.

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Aiken man sentenced to prison for child exploitation offenses

By Palmetto State News | Mar 4, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Kevin Kenyatta Johnson pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Third Degree, in Aiken County.

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Former care home worker sentenced for financial exploitation

By Palmetto State News | Mar 4, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Rebecca Jean Workman, a former employee of an assisted living facility, has been sentenced to prison for financial crimes against a resident.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 211 petitions in South Carolina throughout 2024

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in South Carolina submitted 211 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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South Carolina: Residents received $7.81 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $1,479 per capita to residents.

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Senate Democrats block bill aimed at protecting women's sports

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham expressed his disappointment after Senate Democrats blocked the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025.

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Republican leaders urge quick appointment for Federal Reserve Vice Chair

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill have taken a step to address the vacancy for the Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve Board.

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South Carolina declares state emergency as wildfires spread across multiple counties

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on March 2 due to the wildfires spreading across South Carolina.

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Governor McMaster to attend South Carolina Rural Summit on March 3

By Palmetto State News | Mar 3, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster has announced his schedule for Monday, March 3, 2025.

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South Carolina: Medicare dependency reached 5.8% in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $3,103 per capita to residents.

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South Carolina governor declares state of emergency amid wildfire crisis

By Palmetto State News | Mar 2, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in South Carolina due to ongoing wildfires.

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South Carolina enforces anti-price gouging law amid wildfire crisis

By Palmetto State News | Mar 2, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has activated the state's price gouging law following a state of emergency declaration by Governor Henry McMaster.

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South Carolina: Social Security made up 8.2% of total income in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.2% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $4,408 per capita to residents.