ULBRICH: Whatever happened to Home Rule?
By Holley Ulbrich, special to Statehouse Report | Lurking in the shadows of the big issues, pension reform and roads, is a nagging continuing question that arose again in the context of a school...
View ArticleBRACK: New federalism could cause real pain in South Carolina
By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | If you think Washington is a mess these days, consider what could happen in South Carolina if Washington leaders pushed some of their turmoil onto the General...
View ArticleULBRICH: Restore personal exemption to not penalize S.C. families
By Holley Ulbrich, special to Statehouse Report | In general, having the state income tax conform to the federal income tax definition of taxable income is a pretty good idea. It makes it a lot...
View Article3/23, full issue: Narrow gun control; Smartphones; Keep exemption
IN THIS ISSUE: NEWS: Narrow gun reform measure inches forward in Senate BRIEFS: Liquor stores, drilling, medical marijuana, conservation bank CALENDAR: Gubernatorial candidates to debate in May, June...
View ArticleOUR TURN: Protect S.C. elections during the pandemic
By Holly Ulbrich and Christe McCoy-Lawrence, special to Statehouse Report | COVID-19 has altered our lives in many ways and it is certain to affect how we vote. McCoe-Lawrence Ulbrich Protecting the...
View ArticleMY TURN: Reviewing home rule, local government and redistricting
By Holley Ulbrich, special to Statehouse Report | State legislators are holding meetings around the state to get citizens’ thoughts about how to redistrict as they finally get the Census figures from...
View ArticleNEW for 1/21: On redistricting, income tax cuts, reading
INSIDE ISSUE 21.03 | JAN. 21, 2022 BIG STORY: Civil rights groups preparing legal action over new congressional map NEWS BRIEFS: McMaster pushes tax cuts, education reform, mental health funding...
View ArticleBRACK: Be careful about fiddling with income taxes
By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | The monkeyshines about income taxes are on full display again at the Statehouse. But anti-tax advocates are playing with fire, selling a dangerous brew that...
View ArticleNEW for 3/11: Teacher, staff shortage; Budget preview; Open records; Pensions
INSIDE ISSUE 21.10 | MARCH 11, 2022 BIG STORY: S.C. schools facing record shortages of teachers, support staff NEWS BRIEFS: House to kick off debate Monday on $14 billion budget LOWCOUNTRY, Ariail:...
View ArticleMY TURN: Shore up the state’s retirement system
By Holley Ulbrich, special to Statehouse Report | The General Assembly and the governor are tossing out ideas about tax cuts and rebates in response to being flush with cash. Perhaps they should...
View ArticleNEW for 5/19: Redistricting; Moderation; Tampon tax
INSIDE ISSUE 22.20 | May 19, 2023 NEWS BRIEFS: U.S. Supreme Court to hear whether voters exiled from SC-1 LOWCOUNTRY, Ariail: Rules for thee, not for me COMMENTARY, Brack: Practice moderation to...
View ArticleBRACK: Practice moderation to strengthen democracy
By Andy Brack | When considering what’s happening across America in politics these days, this Yogi-ism seems particularly insightful: “If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up...
View ArticleNEW for 7/14: On the heat, guns and exemption proposal
ISSUE 22.28 | July 14, 2023 BIG STORY: Heat to blast South Carolina over weekend LOWCOUNTRY, Ariail: Soon will be less crowded COMMENTARY, Brack: We’ve got a problem with gun violence, South...
View ArticleMY TURN: Just say no to exempting state retirees from paying no income tax
By Holley Ulbrich | A proposal has been floated to exempt retired state employees from paying state income taxes. The basis for this proposal is that the only cost-of-living adjustment retirees get...
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