Last week two important bills passed their respective legislative committees. S.39 would create Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) that provide funding for low-income K-12 students to attend private school, pay for textbooks and transportation expenses, and more. S.164 would eliminate Certificate of Need requirements for most state healthcare providers, which requires an extensive approval process before …
Posted: January 31, 2023 by South Carolina Policy Council
Statehouse Update Jan 31-Feb 2
This week the Senate is expected to vote on the education scholarship proposal (S.39), after which it will go to the House. The bill, which would pay for some low-income students to attend private schools or help cover the cost of other education expenses, is supported by a majority of likely SC voters, according to …
Posted: January 25, 2023 by South Carolina Policy Council
Poll: SC voters support key tax and education reforms, oppose abortion ban
As Gov. Henry McMaster delivers his State of the State address Wednesday evening, a new S.C. Policy Council poll reveals voters’ opinions on key state issues involving taxes, education and abortion. It also shows that South Carolinians continue to suffer the impacts of inflation, and that most SC voters believe America is on the wrong …
Posted: January 24, 2023 by South Carolina Policy Council
Statehouse Update Jan 24-26
The Senate on Tuesday is expected to once again take up the education scholarship proposal (S.39). The bill is supported by the Policy Council as well as a majority of likely SC voters, according to our recent poll. The bill is expected to include a mix of privately-funded scholarships as well as taxpayer-supported scholarships for …
Posted: January 24, 2023 by South Carolina Policy Council
Poll: South Carolina no longer sold on Trump; Biden lukewarm with Democrats
Just days ahead of Donald Trump’s first public 2024 presidential campaign event in the critical early primary state of South Carolina, a new poll from the South Carolina Policy Council (SCPC) shows Palmetto State voters are no longer sold on the former president. And in a head-to-head matchup with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Trump is behind by …
Posted: January 23, 2023 by South Carolina Policy Council
Poll: SC voters support school choice legislation, Policy Council urges passage
A new S.C. Policy Council poll of likely South Carolina voters shows broad and bi-partisan support for school choice legislation expected to be voted on by the S.C. Senate this week. The bill (S.39) is expected to include privately-funded scholarships as well as taxpayer-supported scholarships for low-income students. The Policy Council – the Palmetto State’s …
Posted: January 17, 2023 by South Carolina Policy Council
The 2023-24 South Carolina Policy Council Free Market Legislative Agenda
The S.C. Policy Council believes that South Carolina has a bright and prosperous future. By embracing policies that limit government, allow for free enterprise, and stand for individual liberty and responsibility, we can ensure our state reaches its highest potential. During the 2023-24 S.C. legislative session, SCPC will pursue a list of key reforms to …
Posted: January 17, 2023 by South Carolina Policy Council
Statehouse Update Jan 17-19
Last week two important bills passed their respective legislative committees. S.39 would create Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) that provide funding for low-income K-12 students to attend private school, pay for textbooks and transportation expenses, and more. S.164 would eliminate Certificate of Need requirements for most state healthcare providers, which requires an extensive approval process before …
Posted: January 12, 2023 by South Carolina Policy Council
The 2024 SC Sustainable Budget
South Carolina is getting on the right track when it comes to fiscal responsibility. In 2022, state lawmakers and Gov. Henry McMaster enacted the first-ever state personal income tax cuts, letting residents keep more of their hard-earned money and making South Carolina more competitive for business. Last year, voters also approved ballot measures requiring the …
Posted: January 10, 2023 by South Carolina Policy Council
Statehouse Update Jan 10-12
Hello! The 2023 S.C. legislative session starts today. To kick off the year, we are rolling out a new project: the Statehouse Update. Each week SCPC will provide updates on legislation dealing with tax relief, government transparency, school choice and other important issues. Lawmakers are hitting the ground running this year with several notable bills …
Posted: December 15, 2022 by South Carolina Policy Council
Survey results – legislative scorecard
Ahead of the 2023-24 legislative session, SCPC has been working on a scorecard to evaluate state legislators on our top issues such as tax relief, school choice, government transparency, and legal reform. In an effort to make this project a success, we asked for the input of our membership. A couple months ago we sent out …