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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  School districts will have follow a new set of guidelines developed by DHEC and the Department of Education intended to curb the effects of concussions on student athletes

Monday, June 03, 2013  South Carolina's legislators have passed more than 40 measures into law this year, with highlights providing incentives to Boeing, allowing for legal raffles and helping prevent the mentally ill from buying guns.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A conservative group in South Carolina is launching an ad campaign supporting U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's immigration reform proposal.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The federal Education Department has approved Superintendent Mick Zais' plan for evaluating teachers and principals in South Carolina.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Eric Cantor joins a growing list of Republicans who say the party needs to broaden its political appeal.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A bill to make the elected Secretary of State responsible for running elections in South Carolina is heading to the House Judiciary Committee.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The 113th Congress will convene Thursday at the constitutionally required time of noon for pomp, pageantry and politics as newly elected members of the House and Senate are sworn in.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  State lawmakers have postponed a hearing to question Richland County voting officials about Election Day problems that included broken machines and hours-long lines that led some voters to abandon the polls altogether.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  South Carolina Rep. Tim Scott is planning to test the capabilities of the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Friday, April 27, 2012  House GOP set to curb student loan costs, put Democrats in bind over health care cuts

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Political stakes rise in fight over student loans as both sides see chance to show priorities

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

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Congressman Joe Wilson held a roundtable discussion Thursday morning with state and local leaders at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce to talk about South Carolina's economy and military funding.