Certificate of Need repeal passes major legislative hurdle
By Sam Aaron A proposal that would improve access to healthcare services and reduce medical costs passed a major legislative hurdle this week. The bill (S.164), advanced by the House…
An interest rate cap would harm SC consumers, reduce options
A legislative proposal filed this year would reduce the borrowing options available to South Carolina consumers and could force lenders to leave the state. The Senate bill (S.518) would set…
Statehouse Update April 25-27
Update 4/28/23: Several adjustments were made to this summary to reflect developments that occurred during the week. With just three weeks left in the regular legislative session, things are in high…
Statehouse Update April 18-20
Update 4/21/23: Several adjustments were made to this summary to reflect developments that occurred during the week. The Senate this week will debate and vote on its version of the state…
FY24 budget proposals: SC needs (and can afford) a bigger tax cut
By Bryce Fiedler and Vance Ginn, Ph.D. In January, the South Carolina Policy Council published The 2024 SC Sustainable Budget (SCSB) – an ambitious new project with the goal of…
Statehouse Update Apr 11-13
Update 4/14/23: Several adjustments were made to this summary to reflect developments that occurred during the week. The House is out this week, while the Senate has a packed calendar of…
Six steps to improve SC’s judicial system
South Carolina’s judicial selection process is unusual and rife with issues that must quickly be addressed. Not only are higher-level state judges elected by the Legislature (a method used in…
Statehouse Update April 4-6
Update 4/7/23: Several adjustments were made to this summary to reflect developments that occurred during the week. While the full Senate is not meeting this week, it’s still very busy at…