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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The South Carolina House unanimously approved a bill designed to prevent residents deemed mentally ill from buying guns.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A South Carolina Senate committee has advanced a measure that creates more oversight of public agency computer systems following the massive breach of the state's tax collection agency.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Ethics panel proceeds with case against legislator

Monday, December 03, 2012  The former chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has a new job overseeing the drafting of proposals that legislators request.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The South Carolina Election Commission has rejected protests over Democratic State Rep.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  A panel of three federal judges in Washington has upheld South Carolina's voter identification law, but says the state cannot put it in practice until 2013.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  The federal Justice Department has approved South Carolina's online voter registration law.

Friday, June 29, 2012  State lawmakers are behind closed doors to consider whether South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  South Carolina's Governor faces allegations she engaged in illegal lobbying while a member of the House.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  South Carolina's House Ethics panel is holding a public hearing over allegations Gov. Nikki Haley engaged in illegal lobbying while a member of the South Carolina House.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The House Ethics Committee is meeting behind closed doors to discuss how to proceed with its investigation into Gov. Nikki Haley, a week after voting to reopen a complaint.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais is celebrating the passage of a bill to strengthen and expand charter schools statewide.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The House has unanimously approved a bill creating a South Carolina medal recognizing fallen military service members with ties to the state.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The South Carolina House has sent a $6.5 billion state spending plan to the Senate with another unanimous vote.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  The South Carolina House has unanimously approved a $6.5 billion state spending plan that gives most employees a 2 percent raise, boosts state law enforcement and provides health coverage to more children.