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Every regulation has a cost. Sometimes that cost is obvious. Other times, it quietly works its way through the economy, making it more expensive to build homes, open businesses, expand factories, or deliver goods to customers. South Carolina just took a major step toward addressing those costs. On June 30, Gov. Henry McMaster signed the […]
Charleston, SC – This week, as Maryland governor Wes Moore visits South Carolina, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Matt Humm released the following statement: “Thousands of people have moved to South Carolina in recent years, enticed by low taxes and great weather; and our state government is doing what it can to keep them […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, the South Carolina House and Senate voted to pass H. 3021, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act. It now heads to Governor Henry McMaster’s desk for final approval. Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) has been urging for the passage of H. 3021 since before the bill first passed the House in March 2025. Passing […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) congratulates endorsed state house candidate Hunter Hackett for his primary runoff victory tonight. AFP-SC deployed its grassroots capabilities to encourage voters to turn out in support of Hackett, connecting with more than 13,000 voters through door knocking and calls. Moreover, with tonight’s victory, every candidate that AFP-SC […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, the South Carolina Legislature’s conference committee came to an agreement on the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (H. 3021). Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) has been a strong champion of this bill and held a press conference in January with small business owners to encourage legislators to get this bill passed this […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) congratulates Speaker Murrell Smith (HD-67), Assistant Majority Leader Brandon Newton (HD-45), Rep. Phillip Bowers (HD-03), Rep. Blake Sanders (HD-09), Rep. Travis Moore (HD-96), Rep. Randy Ligon (HD-43), Rep. Tim McGinnis (HD-56), Rep. Carla Schuessler (HD-61), Rep. Jeff Bradley (HD-123), Johnnie Garmon (HD-115) and Rep. James Teeple (HD-116) for […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will deliver the keynote address at the Blue Palmetto Dinner in South Carolina. AFP-SC State Director Matt Humm released the following statement: “Instead of Beshear coming to South Carolina so he can get a jump on his presidential ambitions, he should spend more time solving problems in Kentucky. South […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its endorsement of Rep. Phillip Bowers (HD-03), Rep. Travis Moore (HD-33), and Hunter Hackett (HD-96) for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives. The primary will be held on June 9, 2026. AFP-SC State Director Matt Humm released the following statement: “We are confident […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Last night, the South Carolina Senate passed the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (H. 3021) with unanimous support. Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) has been a strong champion of this bill and held a press conference in January with small business owners to encourage legislators to get this bill passed this session. AFP-SC State […]
