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Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The South Carolina Senate has tentatively approved a bill meant to increase oversight of public agencies' computer systems following last fall's massive breach at the Department of Revenue.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Families of fallen SC Guardsmen have been working with state lawmakers on a measure that would lower the flag at the Statehouse to half-staff in memory of future fallen soldiers.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  For the second year in a row, Rep. Bill Taylor has proposed a measure that would bar public agencies, governments and school districts from charging excessive fees for public records and require them to respond more quickly.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Someone collecting unemployment would lose their benefits if they fail or refuse to take an employer's drug test under a bill approved by the South Carolina House.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Unions see Ohio victory as springboard for resurgence, boost for 2012 election

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she'll veto Senate plans to add extra cash to the state's schools.  Haley said the Senate plan spends money that that should be used on other priorities.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  The House voted Thursday to end cash sales for copper, and to require both seller and recycler to obtain permits from local law enforcement. The amended bill returns to the Senate.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Regulating agents is handled by the state's Consumer Affairs department. But officials can't investigate if a student athlete's relatives or coaches receive from an agent something that might be considered improper benefits under NCAA guidelines.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  The public will see more roll call votes from the South Carolina Senate under a rule change which received overwhelming approval.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  The South Carolina Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would open up ethics investigations to public scrutiny as soon as decisions to pursue charges are made.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  South Carolina senators have agreed to send the House a bill that will force political caucuses to disclose how they spend their money.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  South Carolina senators have advanced an economic incentives package that doesn't touch corporate income taxes.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009  A Senate subcommittee has approved a bill to require all cities and counties in South Carolina to have a paid holiday for workers on Confederate Memorial Day.