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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...

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BRACK: 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...

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ULBRICH: 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...

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3/23, 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...

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OUR 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...

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MY 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...

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NEW 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...

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BRACK: 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...

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NEW 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:...

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MY 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...

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NEW 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...

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BRACK: 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...

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NEW 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...

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MY 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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