South Carolina Governor Mark Sanfort signed into law Senate bill 374, Thursday, which extends benefits to the unemployed under the stimulus act. The bill passed with unanimous, bipartisan support and was made necessary by an oversight at the Employment Security Commission (ESC).

The S.C. Republican Party has asked Gov. Mark Sanford to resign.

There’s more talk among members of the South Carolina House about the possibility of an impeachment article against Gov. Mark Sanford making it to the House floor.

SC Statehouse to close to public on weekends

Protesters rallied at the Statehouse Thursday night for Gov. Mark Sanford’s resignation or impeachment.

One SC House member on a list of legislators who didn’t file tax returns or who owe back taxes says he did nothing wrong.

A bill to put new restrictions on payday lenders in South Carolina advanced in the state Senate.

The South Carolina House is working on next year’s budget and Tuesday afternoon is expected to debate raising the state cigarette tax.

A preview of what will make headlines next week at the Statehouse

Legislators began debate on a tougher bill regulating the payday lending industry in South Carolina as a Charleston legislator complained about the House killing the bill last year.

Next week at the Statehouse the state budget will be front and center.

Only half of the General Assembly will be meeting in full to save the state money.

A bill that would put new restrictions on payday lenders in South Carolina passed a House subcommittee Tuesday afternoon. But critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough to protect consumers.

The South Carolina House and Senate started the 2009 legislative session at noon Tuesday.

State lawmakers return to Columbia Tuesday to begin what they say will be one of the toughest budget years in decades.