Recent News
The Great Resignation’s impact on local government creates unique issues and has many counties rethinking how they operate. Read about the effects of the movement in the Summer 2022 County Focus magazine.Read more
On March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposed amendment to its rules under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would require heightened disclosure of certain climate-related risk information by public companies. Read about the new facility in the Summer 2022 County Focus magazine.Read more
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has announced new resources to support and elevate county solutions to the opioid crisis. NACo’s Opioid Solutions Center is a comprehensive information hub to help empower local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and other public health practices that can save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorders.
With new funding from opioid settlements, counties can transform and strengthen... Read more
Mark your calendar for SCAC’s Counties Connect: A Legislative Action Day that will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the Hilton Columbia Center/UofSC Alumni Center in downtown Columbia. Formerly known as the association’s mid-year conference, this event provides an opportunity for county leaders to connect with their local delegation members and advocate for county priorities.
The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a legislative briefing from SCAC staff followed by a group visit to the Statehouse while the House and Senate are in session. Lunch will be provided at the Hilton... Read more