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“I can think of a lot of other ways to spend $1.3 billion of South Carolinians’ dollars.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) blasted the news of $1.3 billion in corporate incentives for EV manufacturer Scout, a record amount for the state. The package is roughly five times what was given to a separate company that last year made […]
Passes bills to allow students to attend any public school in the state and implement a competency based education program COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised the House Education and Public Works Committee for passing legislation giving students and families more flexibility over their education. HB 3843 would create an open enrollment […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry for approving HB 3605, which would prohibit the state from denying an occupational license based solely or in part on a prior criminal conviction. This is similar to a bill passed by the committee earlier this session. The House has unanimously […]
“Now we will focus our attention on ensuring the House takes action to give patients more options at affordable prices.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina applauded the Senate for passing S.164 by an overwhelming vote of 30 to 6. The bill will repeal certificate of need (CON) regulations for most healthcare facilities. CON laws […]
COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today applauded the House for unanimously passing HB 3605, which would prohibit the state from denying an occupational license based solely or in part on a prior criminal conviction. A companion bill passed the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry last week. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll […]
Both House and Senate committees today approved bills prohibiting denial of occupational license based on prior criminal convictions COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised the bicameral action on legislation to prohibit the state from denying an occupational license based solely or in part on a prior criminal conviction. One in […]
“Once someone has left the criminal justice system, it is imperative they are able to find a job and support themselves.” COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised the House L.C.I. Business and Commerce Subcommittee for advancing HB 3605. The full L.C.I. Committee will now consider the bill, which would prohibit […]
Will help South Carolinians suffering from autism, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and the effects of chemotherapy COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today praised Senator Tom Davis (R-Beaufort) for introducing S. 423, to allow medical marijuana products to be prescribed by licensed physicians, acquired from a highly regulated state-authorized pharmacies, and used […]
Medical Affairs Committee sends CON repeal to full Senate COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina praised the Senate Medical Affairs Committee for passing S.164, to repeal certificate of need (CON) regulations for most healthcare facilities. The full Senate will now consider the bill. CON laws make it difficult to open new medical facilities. A 2021 […]
