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Parents: “Exceptional SC is Giving Us Hope!”

Education
Blog · January 18, 2018
Parents: “Exceptional SC is Giving Us Hope!”

ExceptionalSC is unleashing hope for parents and students with exceptional needs. This week, it took a big step forward in the South Carolina House.

Saving for College? How About Middle School Too?

Education
Blog · January 12, 2018
Saving for College? How About Middle School Too?

Learn how this one small provision of the federal tax reform law gives SC parents and students huge new flexibility.

Could Tax Reform Happen in South Carolina, Too?

Tax & Budget
Blog · December 15, 2017
Could Tax Reform Happen in South Carolina, Too?

Breaking: South Carolina could fix its tax system too. Encouraging news from the Pope Committee's recent meeting.

Funding Our Children For Success

Education
Blog · December 8, 2017
Funding Our Children For Success

Streamlining South Carolina's broken education funding formula would empower teachers, parents and students. Find out how in our groundbreaking study.

Why Finance Reform is a Must for SC Education

Education
Blog · November 30, 2017
Why Finance Reform is a Must for SC Education

How do we fix South Carolina's horribly fractured education finance system? PPI's groundbreaking research is showing a student-centered path forward.

South Carolina and the Competition for Wealth

Tax & Budget
Blog · November 30, 2017
South Carolina and the Competition for Wealth

Every day states compete for people, jobs and wealth. What kind of punch does South Carolina throw? Dr. Oran Smith calls the fight.

“SALT”-y Profiles in Tax Reform Courage

Tax & Budget
Blog · November 17, 2017
“SALT”-y Profiles in Tax Reform Courage

South Carolina leaders should take a lesson from North Carolina and the "California 11" when it comes to fundamentally fixing South Carolina's broken tax code.

What if Education Was Football?

Education
Blog · November 17, 2017
What if Education Was Football?

What if college football performance were assessed like education performance? Dr. Oran Smith imagines the scenario.

Relief for Patients and the Rule of Law

Healthcare
Blog · October 13, 2017
Relief for Patients and the Rule of Law

Two big health care announcements out of Washington this week are a bright spot for patients and people who value the Constitution.

SC’s Tax Dilemma: Unfair, Unstable, Uncompetitive

Tax & Budget
Blog · October 6, 2017
SC’s Tax Dilemma: Unfair, Unstable, Uncompetitive

South Carolina's tax code is a mess. But between lobbyist-guarded loopholes and legislative inertia, can it ever be fixed?

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