📰Policy position in the news: “As South Carolina boasts the strongest population growth rate in the nation, residents are counting on their local governments to deal with the influx of new people,” @TheState on concurrency. 🔗 https://t.co/1qhT9j7NEa
It's the final week of the 2025 legislative session & both chambers worked to advance high-priority bills. Among bills enrolled for ratification are the waste tire disposal bill + the golf cart ordinance bill. Find more in this week's Friday Report 🔗 https://t.co/BGFt8znBNS
From Abbeville to York, the 46 County Showcase at the SC State Fair shined a spotlight on what we’ve always known makes the Palmetto State so special—our counties! The Fair and showcase are open through Sunday.
You’ll have to look hard to find a better summary of the state budget than the one right here 👀👀
H/T to one all star team: @PackDadSC@JWienges12@LMSimpson_ + Kent Lesesne.
🗞️ It's a special edition of the Friday Report!
🏛️ The House and Senate passed the budget this week + other bills as the session wrapped. Find a detailed breakdown of legislation important to counties in the final Friday Report of 2024: 🔗 https://t.co/MsZgATZos4
🚨Just in! The legislature’s Budget Conference reached an agreement on the 2024-25 state budget. Of interest to counties ➡️ how Homestead Exemption Fund $$ will be distributed. Check out our alert for the details: https://t.co/9M8gb3Rgq4
The sine die edition of the Friday Report is here 🎉. An end of session masterpiece. Shout out to the team: @PackDadSC@JWienges12@LMSimpson_ & Kent Lesesne.
What a busy legislative session. Read this week's Friday Report for a breakdown of passed legislation ready for ratification, bills sent to conference committee, and bills that will need to be reintroduced next session.
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📢 Exciting news! Our February COMPASS newsletter is here! 🧭 Dive into the latest updates from our insurance trusts meeting, read county spotlights and gain valuable insights on available grants. Don't miss out, check your inbox now! 📰💼
🎥SCAC President @RoyCostner has a special invitation for county officials to join us for 2 days of education + advocacy events in February. Book your hotel room for Counties Connect 2024 by Tuesday. https://t.co/mfenAw9lF7
“Your voice is so important. There are a lot of opportunities to make your voice heard,” SCAC President @RoyCostner tells county leaders from Allendale, Bamberg & Barnwell counties at a tri-county gathering to discuss opportunities + challenges. #localleaders#statewidestrength
It's almost time to ring in the new year! ⏰🎉 But before we do, we would like to thank the county officials who serve their communities daily and share a few highlights from the year. 📽 2023 was truly a year for #LocalLeaders showcasing #StatewideStrength 🎇
We’re preparing for the 2024 legislative session. Today’s stop included Executive Director @TimWinslow46 and Deputy Executive Director @JoshuaRhodes82 visiting SC House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee Chair @billsandifer to discuss priorities for SC counties.
SCAC Executive Director Tim Winslow (left) and Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel Josh Rhodes (right) recently met with Speaker @MurrellSmith (center) to discuss SCAC's legislative priorities for the upcoming 2024 legislative session.