SC Legislative Updates

South Carolina’s Historic Firing Squad ExecutionSouth Carolina’s Historic Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina’s Historic Firing Squad Execution

News Summary Brad Sigmon became the first inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina's modern history on March 7,…

1 week ago
South Carolina Senate Defeats Tort Reform Bill, Sparks ControversySouth Carolina Senate Defeats Tort Reform Bill, Sparks Controversy

South Carolina Senate Defeats Tort Reform Bill, Sparks Controversy

News Summary The South Carolina Senate has stirred controversy following the defeat of a significant tort reform bill proposed by…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

News Summary On March 6, 2025, the South Carolina State Senate voted against the S.244 Tort Reform Bill, a significant…

3 weeks ago
Setback for Tort Reform in South Carolina SenateSetback for Tort Reform in South Carolina Senate

Setback for Tort Reform in South Carolina Senate

News Summary The South Carolina Senate voted against a critical lawsuit reform bill aimed at alleviating the soaring insurance costs…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance DelayedSouth Carolina Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Delayed

South Carolina Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Delayed

News Summary A hearing to evaluate Atlantic Coast Life Insurance's ability to offer new policies has been postponed, raising concerns…

3 weeks ago
Columbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial ConcernsColumbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial Concerns

Columbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial Concerns

News Summary George Kennedy, South Carolina's State Auditor, resigned after a shocking $1.8 billion accounting error came to light. The…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Address Liquor Liability Insurance CrisisSouth Carolina Lawmakers Address Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis

South Carolina Lawmakers Address Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are seeking to reform liquor liability laws due to soaring insurance rates that threaten local…

3 weeks ago
Thomas Ravenel Withdraws from 2026 Gubernatorial RaceThomas Ravenel Withdraws from 2026 Gubernatorial Race

Thomas Ravenel Withdraws from 2026 Gubernatorial Race

News Summary Thomas Ravenel, former South Carolina state treasurer, has withdrawn from the 2026 governor race just one day after…

3 weeks ago
Proposed Changes to Liquor Liability Laws in South CarolinaProposed Changes to Liquor Liability Laws in South Carolina

Proposed Changes to Liquor Liability Laws in South Carolina

News Summary As liquor liability insurance costs soar, South Carolina lawmakers propose changes to the state's laws to support local…

4 weeks ago
South Carolina Prepares for Historic Firing Squad ExecutionSouth Carolina Prepares for Historic Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina Prepares for Historic Firing Squad Execution

News Summary On March 7, 67-year-old inmate Brad Sigmon will become the first person in South Carolina's history to be…

4 weeks ago