SC Legislative Updates

Tensions Rise as Senate Confirms Pete HegsethTensions Rise as Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth

Tensions Rise as Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth

News Summary The Senate hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, revealed intense scrutiny and divided…

3 months ago
Scott Bessent Appointed as Treasury SecretaryScott Bessent Appointed as Treasury Secretary

Scott Bessent Appointed as Treasury Secretary

News Summary President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary, promising a shake-up in the financial…

3 months ago
Columbia, South Carolina Faces Cybersecurity ConcernsColumbia, South Carolina Faces Cybersecurity Concerns

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Cybersecurity Concerns

News Summary On January 7, 2025, the South Carolina Department of Education reported a cybersecurity breach involving its PowerSource portal,…

3 months ago
Senate Banking Committee to Form New Subcommittee on Digital AssetsSenate Banking Committee to Form New Subcommittee on Digital Assets

Senate Banking Committee to Form New Subcommittee on Digital Assets

News Summary The Senate Banking Committee is set to establish a pioneering subcommittee focused exclusively on digital assets, signaling a…

3 months ago
New Childcare Initiative Proposed in South CarolinaNew Childcare Initiative Proposed in South Carolina

New Childcare Initiative Proposed in South Carolina

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are considering a tri-share program to make childcare more affordable by splitting costs among parents,…

4 months ago
Greenville Residents and Businesses Targeted by Phone ScamsGreenville Residents and Businesses Targeted by Phone Scams

Greenville Residents and Businesses Targeted by Phone Scams

News Summary Greenville, SC, is experiencing a surge in sophisticated phone scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement and reputable businesses.…

4 months ago
South Carolina Considers Hands-Free Driving LegislationSouth Carolina Considers Hands-Free Driving Legislation

South Carolina Considers Hands-Free Driving Legislation

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are preparing to introduce hands-free driving legislation aimed at reducing distracted driving. New bills propose…

4 months ago
Everett Stubbs Wins State Senate Seat in Rock Hill by Narrow MarginEverett Stubbs Wins State Senate Seat in Rock Hill by Narrow Margin

Everett Stubbs Wins State Senate Seat in Rock Hill by Narrow Margin

Everett Stubbs Elected as New State Senator for Rock Hill Area Rock Hill, S.C. — On Friday, Everett Stubbs emerged…

4 months ago
Jimmy Carter, the Oldest Living Former U.S. President, Passes Away at 98Jimmy Carter, the Oldest Living Former U.S. President, Passes Away at 98

Jimmy Carter, the Oldest Living Former U.S. President, Passes Away at 98

Plains, Georgia: The Passing of a Historic Figure Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former United States president, has died at…

4 months ago