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SCANA vs. Santee Cooper

SCANA vs. Santee Cooper
SCANA vs. Santee Cooper
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A Primer on Parental Rights

Few responsibilities entrusted to government are more important than protecting the rights of parents to raise, educate, and safeguard their children. In South Carolina, citizens have long understood that parents—not bureaucracies, courts, or distant federal agencies—are the primary decision-makers in a child’s life. Parental rights are not a new or radical concept—they are deeply rooted in our

A McMaster Class in Education Budgeting

On Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.  This budget, developed in coordination with executive agency heads and presented to the General Assembly in January every year, not only outlines the state’s financial situation, but also offers insight into what Governor McMaster considers top priorities for the upcoming year.    After reviewing

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Is Capitalism or Socialism Better for South Carolina?

You know the old saying, “there are no dumb questions”? However, given what we have seen in New York City’s 2025 mayoral campaign and elsewhere, the question of the value of socialism versus capitalism needs to be addressed and addressed head-on. The short answer is that capitalism consistently demonstrates greater capacity to generate prosperity, innovation,

Promoting Public Policy that Helps South Carolinians Flourish

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