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Senator Tim Scott criticizes Biden's economic policies in recent hearing

By Palmetto State News | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, recently criticized his Democratic colleagues for avoiding responsibility for the consequences of President Biden’s economic policies. In a recent hearing, Senator Scott drew attention to the Biden administration's efforts to target standard payment incentives rather than reducing its regulatory agenda that has increased costs for consumers nationwide.

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Court rejects Avid Telecom's bid to dismiss illegal robocalls case

By Palmetto State News | May 9, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the United States District Court in Arizona has denied Avid Telecom's multiple attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan, 49-state lawsuit. The company is accused of billions of illegal robocalls. The attorneys general are suing Michael D. Lansky, L.L.C., doing business as Avid Telecom, its owner Michael D. Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves.

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South Carolina's Attorney General advocates for judicial reform

By Palmetto State News | May 9, 2024

Judicial reform, S.1046, is currently on its way to the conference committee, according to Attorney General Alan Wilson. He expressed his views on the matter in a recent statement: "Judicial reform is headed to conference committee. Our judicial selection process desperately needs reform, and we’re almost there. This bill is not perfect, but it is progress. I hope the conference committee members agree and get it to the Governor’s desk soon."

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Legislation Introduced by Sens. Scott and Coons Aims to Streamline Nuclear Licensing Processes

By Palmetto State News | May 8, 2024

Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act, aiming to enhance the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) efficiency by eliminating outdated processes in reviewing new nuclear reactor applications. The bill seeks to remove the NRC's mandatory hearing requirement established by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, without curtailing public engagement opportunities.

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Senator Graham questions Biden administration's weapon withholding from Israel

By Palmetto State News | May 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has raised questions about the Biden Administration's decision to withhold weapons delivery to Israel during a session with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown, Jr.

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Attorney General Wilson Leads Coalition Urging Permanent Defunding of UNRWA

By Palmetto State News | May 7, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson led a 24-state coalition in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging Congress to permanently cut all funding to the terrorist-embedded United Nations Relief and Works Agency (“UNRWA”).On October 7, 2023, dozens of UNRWA staff participated in the largest attack on the Jewish community since the Holocaust. UNRWA’s ties to terrorism are not just the work of a few bad apples; as much as 10% of its staff is tied to Hamas. UNRWA even concealed a Hamas command center beneath its headquarters and stored hidden weapons in UNRWA schools.Not only has...

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Columbia man arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | May 7, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Sean Patrick Dodd, 46, of Columbia, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Owatonna, MN Police Department assisted with this investigation. Investigators state Dodd distributed files of child sexual abuse material. Dodd was arrested on May 5, 2024. He is charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree...

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Hurricane season preparation media briefing scheduled by Governor McMaster and emergency management officials

By Palmetto State News | May 7, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster, Emergency Management Officials to Hold Hurricane Season Preparation Media Briefing

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Governor of South Carolina Seeks Federal Aid for York County Storm Aftermath

By Palmetto State News | May 7, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration Following April 20 York County Storms

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Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Weekly Schedules

By Palmetto State News | May 6, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of May 6, 2024, have been released.Lt. Gov. Evette's week began on Monday, May 6, with her attendance at the Ignite Women’s Brunch at the Myrtle Beach Classic hosted by the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. The event took place at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach.On Tuesday, May 7, Lt. Gov. Evette is scheduled to attend the 10th-anniversary event for Precise Welding Services in Cheraw, S.C. The following day, Wednesday, May 8, she will...

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Graham, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Protect And Serve Act

By Palmetto State News | May 6, 2024

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Thom Tillis, along with eight other Senators, have introduced the bipartisan Protect and Serve Act. The legislation aims to make knowingly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury to a law enforcement officer a federal crime.Senator Graham expressed his support for the bill, stating, “I’m very pleased to support Senator Tillis’ legislation to protect our men and women in blue.” Senator Tillis emphasized the importance of protecting law enforcement officers, calling them heroes who risk their lives daily to safeguard communities.The...

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Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Schedule for May 6, 2024

By Palmetto State News | May 5, 2024

Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's schedule for Monday, May 6, 2024, includes attending the Ignite Women’s Brunch at the Myrtle Beach Classic hosted by Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, 9000 N. Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, S.C.According to Lt. Gov. Evette, she will be present at the event to support and engage with the attendees at the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce's initiative.This event is part of Lt. Gov. Evette's agenda for the day, where she will participate in activities geared towards empowering and...

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Senator Tim Scott Criticizes Biden Administration's Economic Policies

By Palmetto State News | May 3, 2024

Senator Tim Scott, the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, criticized the Biden administration's economic policies during a recent hearing. Scott highlighted the challenges faced by Americans under President Biden's leadership, attributing the economic hardships to the administration's spending decisions.Scott emphasized the impact of President Biden's policies on everyday Americans, stating, "The obvious pain is coming from a guy who lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue." He pointed to the inflation caused by the administration's...

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Greenville County Man Arrested for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

By Palmetto State News | May 3, 2024

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Paul David Gedosch, 20, of Pelzer, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was made by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Attorney General's Office.According to investigators, Gedosch produced child sexual abuse material. Gedosch, who was out on bond from a prior arrest on related charges in 2023, now faces three counts of sexual exploitation...

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

By Palmetto State News | May 2, 2024

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

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Sen. Scott Leads Resolution Condemning Campus Antisemitism

By Palmetto State News | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution to condemn the recent explosion of antisemitism on U.S. college campuses, call out university presidents who have enabled and refused to take action against this antisemitism, and urge the Biden Department of Education to take necessary actions to ensure that colleges and universities are complying with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to protect Jewish students."Antisemitism is rearing its ugly head at college campuses across our nation. Jewish students are being targeted with violence and...

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South Carolina inflation rate outpaces national average as of April 2024

By Palmetto State News | May 1, 2024

As of April 2024, South Carolina experienced a 21.3% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.9% increase.

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

By Palmetto State News | May 1, 2024

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

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Sens. Scott, Mullin Introduce Legislation to Modernize the Medicaid Payment System

By Palmetto State News | May 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, alongside Senator Markwayne Mullin, has introduced the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act, aimed at providing life-saving treatments and cures for rare disease patients. The bill allows state Medicaid programs to engage in value-based purchasing (VBP) agreements with drug manufacturers, enhancing flexibility and increasing patient access to innovative drugs like gene therapies. Senator Scott emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating, "Shifting to value-based payment arrangements will create more hope and opportunity for folks to...

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Governor Henry McMaster Attending Nucor Steel Berkeley's Groundbreaking Event

By Palmetto State News | May 1, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster's schedule for Thursday, May 2, includes the following event: "Thursday, May 2 at 10:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will attend the groundbreaking for Nucor Steel Berkeley's second galvanizing production line, Nucor Berkeley, 1305 S. Steel Circle, Huger, S.C."