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COMMENTARY: Kamala Harris’ housing plan is bad for South Carolina as state AG Alan Wilson has shown

September 13, 2024 No Comments

This op-ed by President Wendy Damron was originally published in The State. The old saying goes, “I’d rather have a workhorse than a showhorse.” South

Reactions to SC Supreme Court ESA Ruling

September 12, 2024 No Comments

In the wake of the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the state’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program weeks into the school year,

South Carolina’s top education leader vows to defend ESA program after state high court strikes it down

September 11, 2024 No Comments

This article by Lisa Buie was originally published on the Next Steps Blog. In it, she quotes Palmetto Promise Institute President Wendy Damron. The

Release: SC Supreme Court Finds Education Scholarships Unconstitutional

September 11, 2024 No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SC Supreme Court Finds Education Scholarships Unconstitutional 2,880 students see their scholarships cancelled weeks into the school year COLUMBIA — In a

Civil Asset Forfeiture: Explanatory Stories and Essential Sources

September 9, 2024 No Comments

Mikee Albin was a 65-year-old Vietnam veteran. He was living in an RV in the parking lot of the restaurant he ran, hoping to build

Local Election Turnout is Shockingly Low. That Must Change.

September 5, 2024 No Comments

South Carolina localities have little to no statutory guidelines regarding when local elections are allowed, which has led to a much smaller voter turnout than

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COMMENTARY: Kamala Harris’ housing plan is bad for South Carolina as state AG Alan Wilson has shown

Reactions to SC Supreme Court ESA Ruling

South Carolina’s top education leader vows to defend ESA program after state high court strikes it down

Release: SC Supreme Court Finds Education Scholarships Unconstitutional

Civil Asset Forfeiture: Explanatory Stories and Essential Sources

Local Election Turnout is Shockingly Low. That Must Change.

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COMMENTARY: Kamala Harris’ housing plan is bad for South Carolina as state AG Alan Wilson has shown

Reactions to SC Supreme Court ESA Ruling

South Carolina’s top education leader vows to defend ESA program after state high court strikes it down

Release: SC Supreme Court Finds Education Scholarships Unconstitutional

Civil Asset Forfeiture: Explanatory Stories and Essential Sources

Local Election Turnout is Shockingly Low. That Must Change.

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