The bill is returning for more discussion in the House Education and Public Works Committee tomorrow at 10:00 am -- Blatt Room 433.
Please send in your emails NOW to amend the bill to address the needs of students with disabilities. Email at emailschouseepw@schouse.gov today with your feedback.
"...if we don’t look at the root cause of a child’s behavior, we can’t effectively fix it, and we are just kicking the can down the road," says Rainville.
@scdailygazette.com wrote last week about H.5483's public comments last week. See details below on what's next and what you can do TODAY to help
The Public Services Commission (PSC) will be hosting public hearings about the request in Columbia on May 12 and possibly the 13th if there are many individuals who would like to give public comment.
We’re hosting a webinar with details and how to advocate! Info below (1/2)
Dominion Rate Hike Advocacy Training: How to Get Involved
When: Wednesday, April 22nd 6-7 PM
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Public Services Commission (PSC) will be hosting public hearings about the request in Columbia on May 12 and possibly the 13th if there are many individuals who would like to give public comment.
We’re hosting a webinar with details and how to advocate! Info below (1/2)
Dominion Energy has requested a rate increase from the Public Service Commission (PSC). The PSC is doing public hearings to hear from YOU. Join our webinar to learn more about the rate increase and how to voice your concerns at the PSC.
April 22, 6-7 PM
Register: tinyurl.com/42t7hzx7
Reminder! Send your message today, or drop in to Blatt this afternoon.
The House is fast-tracking a H.5483, a bill on school discipline.
We need your help to provide feedback on this bill. You can attend House Education Committee meeting on Tuesday April 21 in Blatt Room 433 (noon). If you cannot attend, emailschouseepw@schouse.gov today with your feedback.
The House is fast-tracking a H.5483, a bill on school discipline.
We need your help to provide feedback on this bill. You can attend House Education Committee meeting on Tuesday April 21 in Blatt Room 433 (noon). If you cannot attend, emailschouseepw@schouse.gov today with your feedback.
The SC House of Representatives moved to cut $27 million from Medicaid’s budget, targeting Home and Community Based Services.
📞Take Action: Call your Senator today and let them know the importance of fully-funding Medicaid and all of its programs in South Carolina.
Due to ACA enhanced premium tax credits not being renewed, we've seen a rise in problematic healthcare plans. Our Healthcare Program Manager Misa Bailey shares how you can protect yourself from scams or costly coverage in our latest blog: www.scjustice.org/avoid-health...
Our Deputy Director Jennifer R. presented at the Hopes and Dreams Conference in Columbia today with the help of our Story Collection Organizer Shatari D., sharing about education trends in the SC Legislature.
SC Congress wants to cut $27 from Medicaid funding, targeting Home and Community Based Services.
📞Take Action: Call your Senator today and let them know the importance of fully-funding Medicaid and all of its programs in SC. Find your Senator's info here: www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorss...
URGENT: Please support members in the Marion county area working to fight a data center that is attempting to build there. Data centers have enormous impacts to environment and energy, all of which have not been explored.
Sign on here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #scpol
URGENT: Please support members in the Marion county area working to fight a data center that is attempting to build there. Data centers have enormous impacts to environment and energy, all of which have not been explored.
Sign on here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #scpol
Our Founder/Director of Policy Sue Berkowitz spoke with @hannahwade2000.bsky.social and @m0rgan-hughes.bsky.social about the concerns with the local housing authority's growing list of vacant homes and lack of action or explanation.
www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Our Education Policy Attorney Jennifer Rainville is in DC today for meetings with Congressional leaders on education policy. We have some exciting news about Jennifer out in our newsletter today! Full details soon.
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We joined 80+ consumer and advocacy groups in urging the Senate Banking Committee leadership to maintain the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau's independent funding as well as its single director model.
Find the full comments from the 80+ groups here: ourfinancialsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
There will be a hearing on S777 on Feb 25 in RM 308 Gressette at 9 AM. The Senate is proposing to codify restrictions to SNAP eligible foods, making candy, soft drinks, etc. no longer eligible for purchase using SNAP. Your voice is needed! Email sberk@scjustice.org for help with testimonials. #scpol
"Sue Berkowitz, an attorney with the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center, helped write the language of the bill. She said she heard from both renters and landlords pushing for a compromise."
We spoke with wyff4 about the eviction bill moving in the House: www.wyff4.com/article/sout...
Today is the day! Join hundreds of healthcare advocates around the state today in contacting your SC State Senator asking them to work on solutions to healthcare. Call script and details: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #scpol
Urge Members of Congress to cosponsor and support the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025, which repeals the cuts to SNAP.
Tell Congress to repeal the SNAP cuts using this action tool from @fracposts.bsky.social: secure.everyaction.com/Fmmxo-UVYE6J...
We are joining health advocates in SC to call our SC State Senator's office on Feb 17th and ask them to support commonsense solutions that help working South Carolinians who earn too much to qualify for assistance but cannot afford private health insurance. Join us on Tuesday. Script below. #scpol
Thank you to everyone who came out to hear our Education Policy Attorney Jennifer Rainville discuss Bill H.4757 on Parental Rights last night! We are grateful for the invite from Midlands APPLE’s to be part of their Learning Lab.
Hey Friends!
Our Education Policy Attorney Jennifer Rainville will be joining Midlands APPLE for their Learning Lab on Wednesday in Meeting Room M at Richland Library Main at 5:30 PM. She'll be unpacking everything about Bill H.4757 on Parental Rights. See you there!
Free education panel for parents in Lancaster this coming Thursday. We'll be joining partners to discuss IEP, 504s, and student's rights.
6-8 PM at the Historic Courthouse (104 N Main Street)
Our Founder/Director of Policy Sue Berkowitz spoke at the King Day at the Dome on Monday about the importance of protecting the ACA and expanding Medicaid in South Carolina.
Use our action tool to message Senators today to urge them to extend premium tax credits: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...
📢 Thursday is the LAST day to enroll in health coverage for 2026 at healthcare.gov!
Follow along as Executive Director @awright2care.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know to enroll in health coverage before Thursday’s deadline.
