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Starting April 1, the SC Senate will debate controversial energy bill H.3309 that could be expensive for consumers. The bill offers reduced electric rates to wealthy companies like Meta and Google, weakens the regulatory process, and blocks clean energy solutions. Call your SC Senator to ensure consumers are protected.

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The House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee will hear H.3457, the total abortion ban, on March 4, 9 a.m. This dangerous bill with exceptions only for "medical emergencies" with strip South Carolinians of their reproductive rights. Make your voice heard by contacting legislators, attending and testifying. Spread the word!

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The SC Senate Education Subcommittee on K-12 Education Scholarships will meet on December 10, noon. By December 6, write the committee to oppose diverting public funds to private schools by any method. Now is the time to use your personal —and powerful — constituent voice. Alert other public education supporters to do the same!

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Two bills of great concern remain during the final two weeks of the General Assembly 2024 session. Please urge your senators to oppose H.4624 Gender Transition Under 18 and H.5118 Rollback of Public Protections in Utility Regulation (Canadys gas plant.) H.4624 has been set for special order and could be heard as soon as Tuesday. H.5118 is currently stalled on the Senate calendar but could rear its ugly head during these last weeks.

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Let's urge President Biden to instruct the US Archivist to certify the Equal Rights Amendment. The ERA has met all requirements for ratification. Women’s rights are under attack and the President has the authority, and must act, with urgency. Call the White House, send an email, sign the LWV letter.

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Two bills of great concern remain during the final two weeks of the General Assembly 2024 session. Please urge your senators to oppose H.4624 Gender Transition Under 18 and H.5118 Rollback of Public Protections in Utility Regulation (Canadys gas plant.) H.4624 has been set for special order and could be heard as soon as Tuesday. H.5118 is currently stalled on the Senate calendar but could rear its ugly head during these last weeks.

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South Carolina lawmakers passed a dangerous abortion ban that is now in effect, banning abortion before most people even know they’re pregnant. This ban has had devastating consequences on the pregnant people of our state. We must show our strength in numbers and demand the legislature repeal this discriminatory law.

Sign the petition!  Spread the word!

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Legislators are pushing sweeping new legislation, H.5118, that will eliminate hard won consumer protections in favor of public utilities. On/before Feb. 27, ask lawmakers to vote "no" on this dangerous bill.

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On February 15, the House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee will take up H. 3676, a “Convention of States” bill with the specific focus of passing a balanced budget amendment to the U. S. Constitution. This bill is a threat to every American's constitutional rights and civil liberties. The League opposes a federal budget amendment, although we support fiscal responsibility.

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