Public Policy SC

IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadlines for Disaster-Affected StatesIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadlines for Disaster-Affected States

IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadlines for Disaster-Affected States

News Summary The IRS has announced extended tax filing deadlines until May 1, 2025, for residents in states affected by…

11 hours ago
Charleston’s Liquor Liability Insurance CrisisCharleston’s Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis

Charleston’s Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis

News Summary Local businesses in Charleston, SC are struggling with soaring liquor liability insurance rates, prompting state lawmakers to propose…

6 days ago
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
Duke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SCDuke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SC

Duke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SC

News Summary The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a $500,000 grant program to enhance disaster response efforts and support aging…

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…

3 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,…

3 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
Spectrum News South Carolina LaunchesSpectrum News South Carolina Launches

Spectrum News South Carolina Launches

News Summary Spectrum News South Carolina officially launched on October 17, 2024, delivering essential local news and community-focused reporting. Available…

4 weeks 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…

2 months ago