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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Efforts to strengthen South Carolina's ethics laws have moved to the Senate.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  A bill that could change the way candidates file for elections was in front of the Senate for a third reading Tuesday.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The South Carolina Senate has tentatively approved a bill to change how people file their paperwork to become candidates.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A bill meant to fix a South Carolina law that kicked hundreds of primary candidates off the 2012 ballot is heading to the Senate.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A bill meant to prevent another ballot-tossing election debacle is scheduled for debate by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Chairman Larry Martin says his first priority is pushing through a bill clearing up the confusion that led to 250 candidates statewide being tossed from last June's primary ballots.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Senate Judiciary Chairman Larry Martin says his committee will immediately take up legislation that eliminates the potential for another election mess. About 250 candidates statewide were removed from primary ballots over what many considered a paperwork technicality.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  On Wednesday, a Senate effort to get the dozens of disqualified candidates back on the ballot died after hours of heated debate. Nearly 200 candidates were tossed off the June primary ballots after the Supreme Court ruled last week they failed to properly file financial paperwork.

Monday, May 07, 2012  The removal of 55 candidates seeking legislative office from the June ballot leaves 20 additional House and Senate seats without a primary contest. That includes several seats with no Democrat or Republican left.

Friday, May 04, 2012  South Carolina Democrats and Republicans have released lists of certified candidates for the June primary ballot. nearly 200 people are ineligible.  But, state lawmakers are planning a move a that could get candidates back in the race.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  South Carolina legislators are getting good economic news as they wrap up debate on the state's $5.9 billion general budget spending plan that will give them $210 million more to decide how to handle.

Friday, November 26, 2010  h Carolina lawmakers plan to consider more legislation to crack down on illegal immigrants in the state.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  The Senate resumed debate Wednesday on the $5 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and started with changes in education spending.

Friday, January 08, 2010  A powerful state Senator is proposing to eliminate the office of Lt. Gov. in S.C. and have state lawmakers perform its duties instead.