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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The House has again approved a government restructuring bill that transfers many bureaucratic duties to the governor's office.

Friday, May 10, 2013  South Carolina legislators would have to wait eight years after leaving office before they could lobby their peers, under legislation advanced by a Senate committee.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will again be required to put a higher percentage of their salaries toward their retirement benefits than other public workers.

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

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley met with school administrators from across South Carolina as part of continued talks on education funding reform.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The House has passed a bill aimed at strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Federal lawmakers are considering overhauling immigration laws to establish an easier path to citizenship for millions of illegals, and the Palmetto State could see a significant effect from that reform, according to Roberto Belen with the South Carolina Immigration Coalition.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The South Carolina House is delaying debate on its amended ethics package.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Representatives of several statewide South Carolina groups say now is the time for Congress to move on immigration reform and are praising U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his role in getting a bill to the Senate.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Tuesday house democrats speaking out against ethics reform.

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.

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.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Business leaders, Republicans and religious groups in favor of overhauling immigration laws are announcing a new focus on South Carolina, where a key Senate supporter, Republican Lindsey Graham, is up for re-election.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A coalition of religious, agriculture and chamber of commerce groups is coming together to press for immigration reform.