Palmetto Promise Institute

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No tax bill is perfect. But this one nearly is. Here’s why…

April 2, 2025

As a CPA and tax professional with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how tax policy impacts people’s lives, businesses, and the broader

How the Closure of the Federal Department of Education Could Impact South Carolina

March 31, 2025

On March 20, President Trump signed an executive order calling for removal of cabinet status for the U.S. Department of Education (ED). This announcement has

Policy Bracketology: Help us Pick our Final Four!

March 31, 2025

It’s time for the next round of voting in our Palmetto Freedom Agenda Faceoff! The NCAA Final Four have been selected this weekend – now

Bring Georgia’s Best Electricity Market Innovation to South Carolina

March 27, 2025

Energy policy has long been a balancing act between market competition and regulatory oversight. Traditionally, South Carolina’s electricity market has been dominated by vertically integrated,

Give Me a Nanny or Give Me Death?

March 27, 2025

“We should not expect the state to appear in the guise of an extravagant good fairy at christening, a loquacious companion at every stage of

Commentary: Free market solutions for SC’s energy future

March 27, 2025

This op-ed by Dr. Oran Smith was originally published in the SC Daily Gazette. It is no secret that South Carolina has become a magnet

Our Programs

PALMETTO PROMISE INSTITUTE INTERSHIP PROGRAM

Our program is designed to provide young individuals with the opportunity to learn about state policy development and to gain hands-on experience working on policy research, legislative analysis, and communications.

2025-2026 Palmetto Freedom Agenda

A handbook for South Carolina legislators that details twenty extensively researched policies that, if implemented, can help make South Carolina even better. Please take the time to read it through, and share it with friends and family.

DONATE TO PALMETTO PROMISE INSTITUTE

Our work relies on the generous, tax-deductible support of people like you: people who share our passion for a free and flourishing South Carolina. Thank you for partnering with us!

PALMETTO PROMISE INSTITUTE INTERSHIP PROGRAM

Our program is designed to provide young individuals with the opportunity to learn about state policy development and to gain hands-on experience working on policy research, legislative analysis, and communications.

2025-2026 Palmetto Freedom Agenda

A handbook for South Carolina legislators that details twenty extensively researched policies that, if implemented, can help make South Carolina even better. Please take the time to read it through, and share it with friends and family.

DONATE TO PALMETTO PROMISE INSTITUTE

Our work relies on the generous, tax-deductible support of people like you: people who share our passion for a free and flourishing South Carolina. Thank you for partnering with us!

PALMETTO PROMISE INSTITUTE INTERSHIP PROGRAM

Our program is designed to provide young individuals with the opportunity to learn about state policy development and to gain hands-on experience working on policy research, legislative analysis, and communications.

2025-2026 Palmetto Freedom Agenda

A handbook for South Carolina legislators that details twenty extensively researched policies that, if implemented, can help make South Carolina even better. Please take the time to read it through, and share it with friends and family.

DONATE TO PALMETTO PROMISE INSTITUTE

Our work relies on the generous, tax-deductible support of people like you: people who share our passion for a free and flourishing South Carolina. Thank you for partnering with us!

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