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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Thursday December 11, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Clemson Graduate Student Pioneers Nanotechnology-based Therapy for Heart Disease
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Dec. 11 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Clemson graduate student pioneers nanotechnology-based therapy for heart disease Ally Brawner's master's work focuses on developing a therapy for atherosclerosis using nanotechnology. By Denise Attaway Her research aims to revolutionize treatment for atherosclerosis, a leading cause of death worldwide. When Ally Brawner transferred to Clemson University as an undergraduate in plant and environmental sci  more

Congresswoman Biggs Leads Push for Firearm Reform
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Biggs Leads Push for Firearm Reform * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sheri Biggs is marking progress in the fight to defend Second Amendment rights after the ATF responded to a letter she led, joined by 27 of her House colleagues, urging reform of outdated firearm travel regulations. Just days after receiving the letter, the Trump administration opened a public rulemaking proce  more

Congresswoman Nancy Mace Introduces 60th Piece Of Legislation In 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nancy Mace Introduces 60th Piece Of Legislation In 2025 * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 9, 2025) Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) just introduced her 60th piece of legislation in 2025, reinforcing her commitment to delivering results for South Carolina and the country. "These 60 pieces of legislation place our office in the top 2% of the House in terms of legislation introduced this yea  more

Congresswoman Nancy Mace Secures Major Wins For The Lowcountry And National Security In FY26 NDAA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nancy Mace Secures Major Wins For The Lowcountry And National Security In FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) announced a series of major victories she helped secure in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), delivering major policy wins and securing major investments for the Lowcountry's military installations. Rep. Mac  more

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Charlie Kirk Freedom Of Speech Plaza Act On Three-Month Anniversary Of His Death
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Charlie Kirk Freedom Of Speech Plaza Act On Three-Month Anniversary Of His Death * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 10, 2025) Today, on the three-month anniversary of the assassination of American patriot Charlie Kirk, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza Act, legislation which would redesignate the area of 16th Street Northwest b  more

Secretary Rollins Signs Six New State Waivers to Make America Healthy Again by Removing Unhealthy Foods from SNAP in Hawai'i, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Signs Six New State Waivers to Make America Healthy Again by Removing Unhealthy Foods from SNAP in Hawai'i, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee * (Washington, D.C., December 10, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., today announced the approval of six new  more

Sen. Scott joins Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Speaker Johnson, Rep. Roy in Defending Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Scott joins Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Speaker Johnson, Rep. Roy in Defending Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.-04), and Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas-21) in filing an amicus brief defending the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. The brief ar  more

South Carolina Businessman who Operated Bowling Entertainment Business in Massachusetts Charged with $1.2 Million Covid Relief Fraud
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * South Carolina Businessman who Operated Bowling Entertainment Business in Massachusetts Charged with $1.2 Million Covid Relief Fraud * BOSTON - A South Carolina businessman has been charged today in federal court in Worcester with COVID relief fraud. David Breen, 54, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., was charged by an Information with one count of theft of gov  more

South Carolina Businessman who Operated Bowling Entertainment Business in Massachusetts Charged with $1.2 Million COVID Relief Fraud
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Small Business Administration posted the following news release: * * * South Carolina Businessman who Operated Bowling Entertainment Business in Massachusetts Charged with $1.2 Million COVID Relief Fraud A South Carolina businessman has been charged today in federal court in Worcester with COVID relief fraud. David Breen, 54, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., was charged by an Information with one count of theft of government property, for allegedly misappropriating COVID-  more