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

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Senate has approved a bill allowing true early voting in South Carolina.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Efforts to legalize raffles in South Carolina have taken another step forward.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill that lawmakers hope will help turn abandoned buildings across South Carolina into bustling commercial space has advanced to the Senate floor.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill aimed at growing the film industry in South Carolina is headed to the Senate floor.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The prospect of legal raffles in South Carolina has leaped forward.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Nonprofits could legally hold raffles under legislation advancing in the South Carolina Senate.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Republican Katrina Shealy, a petition candidate, is the projected winner in the South Carolina Senate District 23 race against incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Republican Katrina Shealy, a petition candidate, has taken the lead of the South Carolina Senate District 23 race over incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Budget overrides by the South Carolina Senate reopen two agencies, give $10 million to districts for salary increases and transfer that same amount to the Commerce Department to close deals.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  The South Carolina Senate has approved a resolution to keep government running until a new budget is finished.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  The Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended confirming Patrick Maley as South Carolina's inspector general.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Runoffs are next in several South Carolina primaries, including the state's new 7th Congressional District.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  South Carolina's current public employees would see fewer changes in their pension benefits under a Senate panel's plan than the House proposed.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  A Senate panel has approved a bill that requires high school students to stay in school in order to get and keep a driver's license.