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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Senate bill that would strengthen distracted driving laws has stalled in the state legislature.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a plan that funds road and bridge construction by redirecting taxes, borrowing money and raising fees.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The South Carolina Senate has tentatively approved a bill meant to increase oversight of public agencies' computer systems following last fall's massive breach at the Department of Revenue.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Senate has approved a bill allowing true early voting in South Carolina.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow parents to send their children to public school outside of their school district.

Monday, December 17, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley named GOP Rep. Tim Scott as the replacement for outgoing Sen. Jim DeMint.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Dr. James C. "Jim" Mezick was honored by the South Carolina Senate recently.

Friday, June 22, 2012  House and Senate members have failed to agree on a budget compromise.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  The South Carolina House and Senate are debating a compromise on a government restructuring bill that's been a cornerstone of Gov. Nikki Haley's agenda.

Friday, June 08, 2012  The South Carolina Legislature's regular session has ended with the budget, pension reform and government restructuring still in limbo.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The House has passed a budget amendment returning employee raises to 2 percent, fully funding a tax break for small businesses and designating the full $300 million to deepen the Charleston Harbor.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  A Senate committee has advanced a bill giving tax breaks to South Carolina parents who send their children to private school or educate them at home.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  A bill that lawmakers hope will help turn abandoned buildings across South Carolina into bustling commercial space is heading to the Senate floor.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  The South Carolina legislature is considering letting people use precious metals as money as long as businesses agree to take them.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  The South Carolina Senate has approved a $6.6 billion spending plan that gives most state workers a 3 percent raise, distributes more money to public schools and hires more than 100 law enforcement officers.