We need a codified earmarks process to protect S.C. taxpayers
Written by Sam Aaron
September 03, 2026
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Written by Sam Aaron
September 03, 2026
Written by Neil Wolin
August 27, 2026
Written by South Carolina Policy Council Team
August 24, 2026
The South Carolina Policy Council was established in 1986 as an independent, private, non-partisan research organization with a mission to promote the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty and responsibility in South Carolina.
Written by Sam Aaron
August 19, 2026
On August 17, 2026, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster released his list of line-item vetoes in the budget approved by the General Assembly the previous wee...
Written by Sam Aaron
August 07, 2026
Tuesday, Aug. 11, the House and Senate are expected to reconvene to vote on the FY27 state budget. Last week, we examined the constitutional and procedur...
Written by Sam Aaron
July 31, 2026
Last week, the S.C. Legislature’s budget conference committee approved a final version of the state budget for the fiscal year that started July 1, clearing...
Written by Brendan Connors
July 16, 2026
Since fiscal year (FY) 2019-20, the General Assembly has provided annual funding in the state budget to freeze in-state tuition prices at public universities...