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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Wednesday May 27, 2026 ( 26 items )  

AFP-SC Announces Three Additional Endorsements
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Announces Three Additional Endorsements * COLUMBIA, SC - Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its endorsement of Rep. Phillip Bowers (HD-03), Rep. Travis Moore (HD-33), and Hunter Hackett (HD-96) for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives. The primary will be held on June 9, 2026. AFP-SC State Director Matt Humm relea  more

AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil  more

American Medical Association, 97 Co-Signers Issue Letter to 8 Members of Congress
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Ray  more

Anderson County Teacher Leads the Way with Exceptional Teaching
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, May 27 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Anderson County Teacher Leads the Way with Exceptional Teaching * HIGHLIGHTS * Jennifer Anderson, a sixth-grade teacher at Palmetto Middle School in Anderson School District One, was selected for her exceptional teaching and transformative mentorship of both current and future educators. * As this year's award winner, Anderson will receive $10,000 and a banner to display at her school. ROCK HILL  more

Anderson University: Pipkin Recognized for Teaching Excellence
ANDERSON, South Carolina, May 27 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * Pipkin Recognized for Teaching Excellence Assistant Professor of Art Bethany Pipkin, center, is the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award, presented by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). She is pictured with (from left) Associate Provost Dr. Nathan Cox, her husband Brian Pipkin, SCSA Associate Dean Jer Nelsen and South Carolina School of the Arts Dean Dr. Da  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil  more

Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online * New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children on  more

Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big T  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS * Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulat  more

Barrett named chair of Clemson's Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Barrett named chair of Clemson's Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Kyle Barrett has been appointed chair of the Clemson University Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation. He brings a collaborative leadership style and deep commitment to Clemson's land-grant mission to one of the University's most outward-facing academ  more

Clemson Chair Academy graduates second New Chair Onboarding cohort
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Chair Academy graduates second New Chair Onboarding cohort The Clemson Chair Academy recently celebrated the graduation of its second New Chair Onboarding cohort with an event on May 1 at the Clyde V. Madren Center.  Twenty department chairs completed the nine-month, cohort-based program designed to support faculty as they transition into one of the University's most complex leadership roles. Depa  more

Conn. AG Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children  Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.  "Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our i  more

Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) signed onto legislation aimed at keeping Congress in Washington during a government shutdown until a resolution is reached. Crapo is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) and Ma  more

Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act * Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digita  more

Ga. A.G. Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers. The amicus or "friend of the court" brief, filed in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, argues that allow  more

Ghosting Job Candidates Can Haunt Employers, Clemson Research Finds
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ghosting Job Candidates Can Haunt Employers, Clemson Research Finds * Philip Roth, Trevillian Distinguished Professor in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University, has earned national recognition for new research examining a growing problem in the modern job market: post-interview ghosting. Roth's paper, "Post-Interview Ghosting Casts Dark Shadows on Applicant Reactions," was  more

Larson's Leadership Spans Unprecedented Growth in Fine Arts at Anderson University
ANDERSON, South Carolina, May 27 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * Larson's Leadership Spans Unprecedented Growth in Fine Arts at Anderson University South Carolina School of the Arts Dean Dr. David Larson is retiring after 41 years, leading Anderson University to cultivate its pillar of Great Academics through unprecedented growth in its fine arts programs. Dr. Larson's leadership includes the creation of the South Carolina School of the Arts, expansion of the  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)  more

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Shut The Door On Immigrants Who Reject American Values
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Shut The Door On Immigrants Who Reject American Values * WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 26, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the No Immigration Without Assimilation Act, putting an end to a broken system allowing people who reject American values to walk right through our front door. The legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security t  more

S.C. AG Wilson issues statement on redistricting
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement on redistricting * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement regarding the redistricting debate in the South Carolina Senate: "I look forward to this map passing the South Carolina Senate and moving one step closer to becoming law. We fully expect lawsuits from the left, but my office  more

SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 26 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners * The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce national winners of the 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards, recognizing collegiate work published or broadcast in 2025. This year, students and staffs from 45 collegiate and professional newsrooms across the United States are receiving national honors.    more

The Leadership Conference Applauds the Congressional Black Caucus' Commitment to Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, May 26 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * The Leadership Conference Applauds the Congressional Black Caucus' Commitment to Civil Rights * Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement:  "The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has called on corporate America to affirm its commitment to equal opportunity that supports civil rights  more

Unusual weather fuels devastating strawberry decline across South Carolina
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Unusual weather fuels devastating strawberry decline across South Carolina South Carolina strawberry farmers are watching an unusually painful end to the growing season as fields that should be bursting with bright red fruit instead show rows of collapsing plants, yellowed leaves and wilted crowns. And they're contacting Clemson Extension scientists to help determine a solution. Across the state, a dise  more

VCOM Celebrates the Graduation of the 616 Members of the Class of 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 27 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Celebrates the Graduation of the 616 Members of the Class of 2026 By Amy Ostroth The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 this spring as students across the College's four campuses officially became physicians who will serve communities across the country. The 616 members of the graduating class reflect VCOM's con  more

Volvo Cars Receives a Specific Authorization in the United States Under the ICTS Connected Vehicles Rule
GOTEBORG, Sweden, May 27 -- Volvo Cars issued the following news release: * * * Volvo Cars receives a specific authorization in the United States under the ICTS Connected Vehicles Rule Volvo Cars has been granted a specific authorization from the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services under the "Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles" rule in the United States. Under the rule Volvo Car USA was required to  more

Wofford Student Researchers Share Insights on Youth Perspectives in Spartanburg Neighborhoods
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 24 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Dream neighborhoods, real insights Wofford students share research on youth perspectives of Spartanburg communities * Wofford student researchers asked a group of third graders in Spartanburg to envision their dream neighborhoods. Obstacle courses and trees made of money were two of the more imaginative responses, but what they also gained were crucial insights into the daily lives of local children. Th  more