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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has named a New York City labor lawyer who worked previously for President George W. Bush as the new leader of South Carolina's unemployment agency.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Lawmakers will have to wait before discussing legislation requiring lawmakers to get permission to use state planes which specifically bars using them as a shuttle to legislative hearings.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A South Carolina House panel has advanced a bill that increases politicians' income disclosure, steps up penalties for ethics violations and eliminates legislative ethics panels.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  South Carolina representatives are taking another week off next month.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Two separate bills that would give federal authorities information about people who have been determined by a court to have mental problems have been passed by legislative committees.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A review released by the South Carolina General Assembly Legislative Audit Council says voting machines used in South Carolina are not certified by a federal Election Assistance Commission.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley says 32 business leaders from across South Carolina have volunteered to help her raise money for a potential re-election campaign.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Testing students' readiness for first grade and requiring prescriptions for meth-making medicines are among the recommendations of a committee that advocates for South Carolina's children.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has announced the names of 164 people who have agreed to help her get re-elected, even while reiterating she won't decide until this summer whether she'll seek a second term.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina needs to get rid of government regulations that hamper businesses.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  South Carolina's regular legislative session would last just three months each year under a measure tentatively approved by the House.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Ministers from across South Carolina gathered at the Statehouse Thursday for Clergy Day at the Dome.

Monday, January 28, 2013  U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is meeting with reporters in his South Carolina district.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  South Carolina's regular legislative session would last just three months each year under a measure advanced by a House panel.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The head of a think tank for limited government says emails from 2006 show House Speaker Bobby Harrell used undue influence to get a permit for his pharmaceutical business.