Now Josiah Magnuson saying that this is about eliminating “wokeness.” Rep. Spanwilder, a magistrate who actually did these trainings, says there is ample evidence of bias in domestic violence cases, particularly in bond court. “It could actually save someone’s life,” she said.

Breaking, at the newsletter right now: Come tomorrow, eight states will have ZERO Title X funding. Twelve other states will have funding gutted. The Trump administration has launched an unprecedented attack on birth control for low-income Americans. Link in bio

I spoke to a South Carolina woman today who is miscarrying - her fetus has no heartbeat - but the state's ban is preventing doctors from taking action. She has to walk around with a dead fetus for another week so she can get a FOURTH ultrasound. This is what bans do.

State income tax overhaul that would raise taxes on most South Carolinians paused in House, Ted Clifford reports. thestate.com/news/politics-…

In SC, the caregivers may see half of what Medicaid pays for home care. A bill would change that. scdailygazette.com/2025/04/04/in-… by Skylar Laird

Federal spending in South Carolina exceeded $120 billion in 2024, touching every part of the state postandcourier.com/news/federal-s…

The Habitat South Carolina team has been busy since Hurricane Helene hit in Sept 2024. Check out our feature in the May edition of Forbes and FORTUNE !

SC House tries again with 12 weeks of paid parental leave for state workers scdailygazette.com/2025/04/30/sc-… Skylar Laird

New from me and Anna Wilder: House Maj. Ldr Davey Hiott, co-founder of the conservative Family Caucus, left the group over a rift with current moderator John McCravy. He also accused him of making homophobic and antisemitic comments toward colleagues. postandcourier.com/politics/abort…

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Rebecca Wiesehahn, Chief of Staff for my state senate office and the state senate’s Labor, Commerce & Industry Committee, for ten years of outstanding service on behalf of me, my office, the state senate, and the people of South Carolina.

This office is one of THE hardest workers in legislature. Rebecca is not only so smart she also is willing to tackle the tough issue alongside Tom Davis

Roses are red Soon it will be five. To all who celebrate Happy sine die.

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Such a fan of Audubon South Carolina and the conservation work they do for our state. Their partnership with leaders like Tom Davis will keep our state beautiful for generations to come.

The conference committee on SC's budget is set for tomorrow. While this is a relatively low-stakes affair this year, there are still significant differences between the House and Senate, particularly on provisos like legislator pay. Final budget due May 28.

For those who want to learn more, Pregnancy Justice | @pregnancyjust.bsky.social has published some really helpful maps on advance directive restrictions and fetal personhood laws. Click through for the interactive version of this map here: pregnancyjusticeus.org/legal-landscap…

Young people outperforming by crazy margins you love to see it

SC House GOP Leader Davey Hiott says he’s filed an ethics complaint to start the process to expel Rep. RJ May upon his indictment for distributing child sex abuse material. May has since been suspended from the House, and the governor does not have the power to remove him ⬇️

There is nothing pro-family in this big ugly bill, no matter what Republicans say to try to whitewash how horrific and damaging it will be to the middle class and hard working families across America—all to pad the pockets of billionaires and the wealthiest corporations.🧵

This could easily be South Carolina as we have five of our rural hospitals in danger of having to close the doors. People will not simply be able to “get over it”. Lindsey Graham Senator Tim Scott