Last week, Democrats in both the State House and Senate called for a special legislative session to repeal the proviso at the center of the political battle over mask mandates in public schools. Passed in June, Proviso 1.108 states that school districts may not use state funds to enforce mask…
In May, House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford (D-Richland) spoke for all South Carolinians when he pushed for a state vaccine lottery to incentivize COVID-19 vaccination. “I think the message of the State of South Carolina should be clear,” said Rutherford. “Get vaccinated: protect yourself, protect those around you, and you…
“South Carolina is winning,” Governor Henry McMaster declared one year ago in his inaugural State of the State address. Just months later, the Palmetto State was hit hard by one of the deadliest public health crises of modern day. After failing to rise to the occasion and effectively address the…
Early Monday, Representative and House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford of Richland County held a press conference in support of a “responsible reopening” of South Carolina businesses. Rutherford advocated against a complete reopening of the state – like the one seen in Georgia – but believes that Governor McMaster should take…
As of this past Monday, April 20th, South Carolina had reported 4,439 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 124 deaths. Health officials predict that South Carolina will reach at least 6,900 cases by May 9th. This is a clear sign that the previous orders enacted by Governor Henry McMaster, including those…