SC Legislative Updates

Columbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI LegislationColumbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI Legislation

Columbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI Legislation

News Summary The South Carolina General Assembly has passed two contentious bills aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…

2 weeks ago
Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s NominationColumbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of…

2 weeks ago
Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South CarolinaDr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI PoliciesSouth Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI Policies

South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI Policies

News Summary In a notable legislative move, South Carolina lawmakers have introduced bills aimed at curtailing diversity, equity, and inclusion…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Insurance CostsSouth Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Insurance Costs

South Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Insurance Costs

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are proposing new legislation to reduce liquor liability insurance costs for local businesses as rates…

2 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership ChallengesColumbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

News Summary On April 3, 2025, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted against Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to…

2 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability LawsColumbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability Laws

Columbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability Laws

News Summary Columbia's local lawmakers are pushing for reforms to liquor liability laws that have led to skyrocketing insurance premiums,…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Changes to Liquor Liability LawsSouth Carolina Lawmakers Propose Changes to Liquor Liability Laws

South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Changes to Liquor Liability Laws

News Summary Local bars and restaurants in South Carolina are struggling with rising liquor liability insurance costs, prompting lawmakers to…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly ImplicationsSouth Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

News Summary The South Carolina House passed a bill to ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across state entities,…

3 weeks ago
Charleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law RevisionsCharleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law Revisions

Charleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law Revisions

News Summary Charleston, South Carolina faces a crisis as local lawmakers push to amend liquor liability laws amid soaring insurance…

3 weeks ago