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The General Assembly was back in full swing this week. Several bills moved out of committees, were debated, and passed from one chamber to the other. Much of the debate in the chambers dealt with Santee Cooper, abortion, and efforts to expedite COVID-19 vaccinations.
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For information on Orientation for Newly-Elected Council Members, the S.C. Local Government Attorneys' Institute, and the 2021 J. Mitchell Graham and Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Awards, and more, check out the new edition of the Carolina Counties newsletter.Read more
On January 15, President Biden and his administration unveiled the outline for a national COVID-19 vaccination strategy, which seeks to address challenges faced by local governments in distributing the vaccine. This five-part plan outlines key actions that the Biden Administration will work to take at the federal level to aid the efficient and equitable vaccination of U.S. residents.
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SC DHEC has released information regarding the state’s schedule of vaccinations including which groups are eligible in each phase.Read more
The General Assembly met primarily in perfunctory session this week. The Senate met briefly on Thursday and discussed their disappointment with the lack of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the state.
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Retiree Health Insurance Fund – H. 3481. This joint resolution suspends the statutory transfer of funds from the operating account for the state's employee health insurance program to the South Carolina Retiree... Read more