WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has put forward a proposal to approve South Carolina's plan to maintain the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) through 2036 in the York County Area, part of the bi-state Charlotte-Rock Hill region. Submitted by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) on September 26, 2023, the plan outlines measures to ensure air quality compliance, including motor vehicle emission budget  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-SC Brought Together Lawmakers to Celebrate Landmark Expansion of Education Scholarship Trust Fund * # Sep 8, 2025 by AFP MYRTLE BEACH, SC - On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity--South Carolina (AFP-SC) hosted a discussion at The Forum in Surfside Beach with Senator Greg Hembree (SD-28), Representative Tim McGinnis (HD-56), and Representative Carla Schues  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Highlights Key Accomplishments During August Recess * (Charleston, S.C., September 8, 2025) -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) wrapped up a successful August recess with multiple legislative and oversight wins which reflect her commitment to serving the Lowcountry. "We wasted no time this August recess," said Congresswoman Mace. "From introducing legislation to returning mill  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Schatz Introduce Bill to Protect and Increase Telehealth Options for Americans * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the Telehealth Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill that would extend telehealth access for Americans enrolled in Medicare through fiscal year 2027. Congressmen Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) are lea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement from a Sept. 4, 2025, confirmation hearing. The nominees are Ben Hobbs to be assistant secretary of Housing and Urban Development for public and Indian housing, Ronnie Kurtz to be assistant secretary of Housing and Urban Development for community planning and development, Stephen Miran to be a Fed member, Christopher Pilkerton to be assis  more