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The Palmetto State’s Faulty Asset Forfeiture System Continues to Roll Along

Quality of Life
Blog · August 16, 2022
The Palmetto State’s Faulty Asset Forfeiture System Continues to Roll Along

It’s been more than 18 months since the Court first heard the case and the state’s civil asset forfeiture system continues uninhibited.

“My daughter deserves that choice.” The Priest family tells their story.

Education
Blog · August 16, 2022
“My daughter deserves that choice.” The Priest family tells their story.

“The opportunity to say we have a choice,” is all Lisa and Paul Priest, a family of three from Dillon ask for when it comes to their daughter’s education.

Experts call for electricity reform to lower prices for ratepayers in South Carolina

Energy
Blog · August 4, 2022
Experts call for electricity reform to lower prices for ratepayers in South Carolina

The Center Square highlights PPI's "Assessing the Spectrum of Reform" report.

Just How High are South Carolina’s Electricity Bills?

Energy
Blog · August 3, 2022
Just How High are South Carolina’s Electricity Bills?

South Carolina has high residential electricity bills. Recently, they were the highest in the nation (2016). But there are innovations that can provide relief.

What are the options for cutting electricity prices in South Carolina?

Energy
Blog · July 29, 2022
What are the options for cutting electricity prices in South Carolina?

What are the reform options for cutting wholesale and retail energy prices in South Carolina? 

ESAs are Winning Everywhere!

Education
Blog · July 20, 2022
ESAs are Winning Everywhere!

Education savings accounts are the norm. Unions are left defending assigned schools’ limited—discriminatory, even—reach.

Complete Statewide 2022 South Carolina Primary Runoff Results

Blog · June 28, 2022
Complete Statewide 2022 South Carolina Primary Runoff Results

South Carolina voters went to the polls on Tuesday to decide 8 primaries in runoffs that were forced due to the failure of any candidate to receive 50% +1 vote in the initial primary election held on June 14th.

The Supreme Court Explains School Choice (Again)

Education
Blog · June 22, 2022
The Supreme Court Explains School Choice (Again)

We will continue the fight for Education Scholarship Accounts, but after the Senate’s action, thousands of children who desperately need a choice won’t have one.

South Carolina Lawmakers Reach Deal To Cut Income Tax

Tax & Budget
Blog · June 11, 2022
South Carolina Lawmakers Reach Deal To Cut Income Tax

Americans for Tax Reform’s Patrick Gleason writes in Forbes about South Carolina's income tax cuts, quoting PPI senior fellow Dr. Oran Smith.

How the McNeil Family could use an ESA program

Education
Blog · June 10, 2022
How the McNeil Family could use an ESA program

How far would you be willing to drive to ensure your child has a promising future? For Brittany and Jeremy McNeil, a Marine family of six from Conway, SC, that answer was a 98-mile drive every Thursday for a year and a half to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

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