Public Policy SC

Charges Filed in Fountain Inn Racial Vandalism IncidentCharges Filed in Fountain Inn Racial Vandalism Incident

Charges Filed in Fountain Inn Racial Vandalism Incident

News Summary An 11-year-old and a 13-year-old have been charged with vandalism in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, following a disturbing…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Debate Comprehensive Lawsuit ReformsSouth Carolina Lawmakers Debate Comprehensive Lawsuit Reforms

South Carolina Lawmakers Debate Comprehensive Lawsuit Reforms

News Summary In South Carolina, lawmakers are engaged in a contentious debate over proposed reforms to personal injury lawsuits aimed…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Push for Changes to Liquor Liability InsuranceSouth Carolina Lawmakers Push for Changes to Liquor Liability Insurance

South Carolina Lawmakers Push for Changes to Liquor Liability Insurance

News Summary In South Carolina, rising liquor liability insurance costs are prompting lawmakers to reconsider existing laws that proffer a…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Law Enforcement Raids Cartel ActivitiesSouth Carolina Law Enforcement Raids Cartel Activities

South Carolina Law Enforcement Raids Cartel Activities

News Summary A major law enforcement operation in Summerville, South Carolina, led to the arrest of over 80 individuals at…

1 month ago
South Carolina’s Labor Participation Rate Remains StagnantSouth Carolina’s Labor Participation Rate Remains Stagnant

South Carolina’s Labor Participation Rate Remains Stagnant

News Summary South Carolina's labor participation rate stands at 57.5%, only marginally above its all-time low. Despite claims of economic…

2 months 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 In response to skyrocketing liquor insurance rates, South Carolina lawmakers, led by Senator Ed Sutton, are pushing for…

2 months ago
Tim Pearson Appointed State President of Duke Energy in South CarolinaTim Pearson Appointed State President of Duke Energy in South Carolina

Tim Pearson Appointed State President of Duke Energy in South Carolina

News Summary Duke Energy has appointed Tim Pearson as the new state president for South Carolina, effective November 1. Pearson…

2 months ago
Seibels Bruce Insurance Company Dissolves After 155 YearsSeibels Bruce Insurance Company Dissolves After 155 Years

Seibels Bruce Insurance Company Dissolves After 155 Years

News Summary The historic insurance company Seibels Bruce, headquartered in Columbia, has officially dissolved, marking the end of a 155-year…

2 months ago
Duke Energy Outlines Infrastructure Resilience StrategiesDuke Energy Outlines Infrastructure Resilience Strategies

Duke Energy Outlines Infrastructure Resilience Strategies

News Summary Tim Pearson, President of Duke Energy South Carolina, has shared the company's plans to enhance infrastructure resilience and…

2 months ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Push for Liquor Liability ReformSouth Carolina Lawmakers Push for Liquor Liability Reform

South Carolina Lawmakers Push for Liquor Liability Reform

News Summary In response to soaring insurance costs threatening local bars and restaurants, South Carolina lawmakers, led by Sen. Ed…

2 months ago