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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Thursday August 07, 2025 ( 5 items )  

BLS: Employment in Myrtle Beach Area Up 5.2 Percent Over the Year Ended June 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Aug. 5, 2025, from Economics Daily: * * * Employment in Myrtle Beach area up 5.2 percent over the year ended June 2025 Nonfarm payroll employment increased from June 2024 to June 2025 in 30 metropolitan areas and was essentially unchanged in 357 areas. The largest over-the-year percentage increases in employment occurred in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, South Caro  more

MUSC, CCSD and Trident Tech Unite to Inspire the Next Generation of Health Innovators
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC, CCSD and Trident Tech unite to inspire the next generation of health innovators New health science program empowers Lowcountry high school students to lean into careers in health care * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Aug. 5, 2025)- The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston County School District and Trident Technical College celebrated the launch of the MUSC Hea  more

Norman, Budd, and Scott Lead Effort to Roll Back Biden-Era Regulations Hurting American Farmers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Norman, Budd, and Scott Lead Effort to Roll Back Biden-Era Regulations Hurting American Farmers * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC), along with U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), led a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 84 lawmakers in sending a letter to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging the Department of Labor to immediately repeal burdenso  more

Senator Tim Scott Highlights Major Legislative Wins During July Work Period
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Tim Scott Highlights Major Legislative Wins During July Work Period * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is concluding the July work period with significant legislative accomplishments and continued focus on advancing policies that create opportunity, foster innovation, and support American families and small businesses. Throughout the month, Senator Scott worked to move forw  more

Westinghouse Donates $45,000 to Richland One Schools
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse Donates $45,000 to Richland One Schools * Donations to help with school supplies, student awards and other educational needs Lower Richland County, South Carolina, August 6, 2025 - Westinghouse Electric Company, through its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF), donated $45,000 to Richland One schools to help fund STEM programs, school supplies  more