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Friday, May 03, 2013 

Thursday, May 02, 2013  South Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would give federal authorities information about people who have been determined by a court to have mental problems.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The South Carolina House has unanimously approved a bill ensuring that a fetus which survives an abortion attempt is not treated as medical waste.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  The South Carolina House has approved a bill cutting personal income taxes.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  A Senate panel has advanced a bill that expands students' educational options within public schools.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Someone collecting unemployment would lose their benefits if they fail or refuse to take an employer's drug test under a bill approved by the South Carolina House.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A bill that would prohibit state money from being used for sex change surgeries for prison inmates is one step closer to becoming law.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  A SC House subcommittee approving a proposed bill that would make it illegal for teenagers ages 12 through 17 to knowingly transmit sexually explicit pictures via text messaging.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  One of South Carolina's poorest counties would become a single school district under a bill approved by the House.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  South Carolina legislators have approved a bill lifting the state ban on mixed martial arts contests.