NAACP launches fund drive to address state disparities
The Columbia state NAACP defines a Freedom Fund Campaign to fund health economic advocacy criminal justice education and civic engagement programs. Former U S Senator John Edwards will speak May 20 at the Freedom Fund Celebration. The group aims to raise at least 500000 by June 30 after about 300000 last year. Lonnie Randolph notes inequitable public education resources.
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Columbia hearing tightens on conceal weapons permits
House Judiciary Committee debated measures to shield who holds state issued concealed weapons permits from public view and to bar local governments from seizing guns during civil strife. Rep. Jim Stewart argued secrecy protects defenders and deters gun theft.
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Lawmakers Consider FOI Bills and Public Records Reforms
The House and Senate debated FOI measures covering concealed weapons permit access, sworn statements for closed meetings, shorter response times to requests, and capping copy costs. Critics warned of safety risks while officials noted transparency concerns. the Judiciary Committee stripped FOI language from one bill. A separate Senate panel approved a bill to publicly report patient infection rates.
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