New Cast Of Characters To Lead Statehouse
In South Carolina the 111th General Assembly opens with Republicans gaining control of the House for the first time in a century. Henry Brown becomes Ways and Means chair and David Wilkins as Speaker, signaling bipartisan cooperation and shifts in key committees under GOP leadership.
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Greenville
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Lancaster
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Rick Quinn
Airmo
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Billy Bean
D-Kershaw
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Bean
Agriculture Committee
Charlie Sharpe
Wagener
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Harry Cato
Travelers Rest
Rules
Tom Huff
North Augusta
Turn Signal Tiff Prompts Measure To Strip DOT
Rock Hill Rep. Gary Simrill moves to strip the Transportation Department of power over turn signal decisions at two Cherry Road intersections. He plans a bill to shift authority to York County legislators, with possible expansion to all counties. Officials cite traffic engineering expertise and data as guiding decisions.
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BMW Mulls Building Land Rovers at South Carolina Plant
BMW and Rover officials at the Detroit Auto Show said the Spartanburg Greer plant could handle demand for Land Rovers, with possible production in the United States. Rover gains may boost U.S. sales and supply chains while BMW explores growth options.
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GOP Eyes Conservative Shift in State Policy Battles
Republican gains reshape South Carolina agenda with calls for tax reform welfare changes and anti crime measures. Senators foresee GOP control widening as Beasley era begins with goals like zero based budgeting and three strikes laws amid ongoing Democratic resistance.
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Women's Right To Know Act Signed In South Carolina
Gov. Carroll Campbell signed the Women's Right To Know Act requiring abortion clinics to inform women about embryo development risks and public assistance before procedures. A one hour waiting period applies, and DHEC must regulate first trimester clinics. The act takes immediate effect as Campbell leaves office.
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