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Santee Cooper’s last-ditch efforts

Santee Cooper’s last-ditch efforts
Santee Cooper’s last-ditch efforts

General Assembly Boosts Public School Choice in ESTF Legislation

Most legislative observers missed it, but buried deep in S.62—the bill whose primary purpose was to reestablish South Carolina’s private school choice program (the Education Scholarship Trust Fund)— was a glimmer of hope for public school choice. The encouraging provision, which introduced the idea of interdistrict transfers for all students, can be found in Section

The Cost of Speaking Out: Why South Carolina Needs Anti-SLAPP Laws

Have you ever felt the need to speak out against a powerful entity— such as a large corporation, government regulatory agency, or public figure— only to worry about getting sued for it?  In South Carolina, that is a very legitimate concern. The Palmetto State lacks basic protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, or SLAPPs,

Girls in school uniform studying in the library

Victory for Families: A Historic Breakthrough for School Choice Becomes Federal Law

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law what may be the most significant federal school choice measure in American history. This new law, which includes Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code, creates a permanent federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). And it is nothing short of a game-changer.

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