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How at-risk rental assistance funds could affect South Carolina
| April 24, 2025
About 9 million Americans receive federal rental assistance money through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and at least 122,036 of those recipients live in South Carolina, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
The State House Gavel: Senate passes $14B budget that raises in-district pay for lawmakers
| April 24, 2025
There are now seven days left of the regular South Carolina legislative session until the clock strikes 5 p.m. on May 8.
The State House Gavel: House mulls treasurer removal over $1.8B, renews talks over tax plan
| April 23, 2025
There are eight more days until the South Carolina legislative session ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 8. The Senate on Tuesday started its debate over next fiscal year's $14 billion state general fund budget that starts July 1.
Limestone University might have a funding source; board is 'cautiously optimistic'
| April 22, 2025
The Limestone University Board of Trustees said Tuesday that it has "a possible funding source" that could allow the university to remain open with on-campus and online classes.
The State House Gavel: Senate votes to remove treasurer after $1.8B error. Eyes now on House
| April 22, 2025
The state Senate in a special Monday hearing voted to oust Treasurer Curtis Loftis. A breakdown of what we're watching in Week 15 of the legislative session that includes sports wagering in the House and the Senate's $14 billion state general fund debate.
South Carolina Senate votes to remove state treasurer over $1.8B accounting error
Jeffrey Collins/Associated Press
| April 22, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Republican-dominated Senate voted 33-8 on Monday to kick the Republican treasurer out of office over a $1.8 billion accounting error. It will now be up to the House, also dominated by the GOP, to decide whether to hold its own hearing. If at least two-thirds of its members vote against Treasurer Curtis Loftis, he will be removed from office.
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