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COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its support of State Reps. Cal Forrest (HD-39), Randy Ligon (HD-43), and Brandon Newton (HD-45) to continue serving the Palmetto State. The announcement follows the release of six candidates AFP-SC put the weight of its grassroots activists behind, making the total nine endorsements for this cycle thus far. […]

COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its support of State Rep. Carla Schuessler to continue serving residents of House District 61. The announcement follows the release of five candidates AFP-SC put the weight of its grassroots activists behind, making the total six endorsements for this cycle thus far. AFP-SC is confident that these principled leaders will take […]

AFP-SC grassroots army will engage in state races for the first time in chapter’s history COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its support of five candidates to serve various parts of the Palmetto State, reported first by the SC Daily Gazette. With a priority to advance policies that put South Carolina families, schools, and businesses first, […]

COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) commended the Senate passage of S. 1132 which would expand the types of services certain cosmetologists could provide beyond a brick-and-mortar salon by de-regulating beauty services such as hair braiding and makeup artists as well as S. 857 to expand mobile cosmetology units. If passed by the House, AFP-SC said that the legislation […]

COLUMBIA, SC—Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is thrilled to see the House pass H. 5118, the South Carolina Energy Security Act, and H. 5120, a continuing resolution that calls on Congress to work in good faith to reform federal permitting and environmental review processes. AFP-SC State Director, Candace Carroll, released the following statement: “We are thankful that Speaker […]

COLUMBIA, SC—Following the Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee meeting, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) is calling for the House to advance H. 5118, the South Carolina Energy Security Act. AFP-SC is also urging support for H. 5120, a continuing resolution that calls on Congress to work in good faith to reform federal permitting and environmental review processes. AFP-SC State […]

COLUMBIA, SC—Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is applauding the House for passing H 5164, a measure to expand the Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) program already established in South Carolina. According to new polling by yes. every kid foundation, ESAs are widely supported by most South Carolina voters with 75% agreeing ESAs should be available to all […]

COLUMBIA, SC—This week, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is thrilled to see the Senate unanimously pass S. 1046 which would significantly reform the Palmetto State’s selection of judges. The legislation would increase transparency and accountability for the Judicial Merit Selection Commission (JMSC) and give the state’s elected officials more voice in choosing judges. AFP-SC State Director, Candace […]

COLUMBIA, SC – Last week, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Candace Carroll sat down with Will Folks from FITSNews for a wide-ranging discussion on education reform, medical marijuana, judicial reform, and more. During the interview, Candace discussed AFP-SC’s support for legislation currently being considered this legislative session. WATCH: Candace Carroll Discusses […]