Friday - June 26, 2026

News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors

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AFP-SC Congratulates Hunter Hackett on Primary Runoff Victory
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Congratulates Hunter Hackett on Primary Runoff Victory * COLUMBIA, SC - Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) congratulates endorsed state house candidate Hunter Hackett for his primary runoff victory tonight. AFP-SC deployed its grassroots capabilities to encourage voters to turn out in support of Hackett, connecting with more than 13,000 voters throug  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with o  more
Congress Sends Chairman Scott's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Congress Sends Chairman Scott's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to President Trump's Desk Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sending Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott's (R-S.C.) landmark housing affordability legislation to President Trump's desk. The  more
Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on S.C. GOP Primary Results
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 23, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on South Carolina GOP Primary Results DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Alan Wilson becoming the Republican nominee for governor in South Carolina: "In South Carolina, costs are too high, health care is too inaccessible, and schools are failing - and Alan Wilson would just make things worse. Wilson opposes M  more
Duke Energy Expands Access to Local History and Civic Learning Across North Carolina Through America250 Grants
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 25 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy expands access to local history and civic learning across North Carolina through America250 grants As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation's America250 initiative, $186,100 is being distributed to 16 nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that are bringing the nation's 250th anniversary to life through local stories, public art, oral histories and commu  more
Eli Lilly, Space Command and Other Growth Help Earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 24 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Eli Lilly, Space Command and other growth help earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award Growth in Alabama's defense presence and a major pharmaceutical facility announcement helped the state earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication Area Development. The awards are presented annually to states that achieved noteworthy success in job creation and economic impact. For 21 years, the  more
EMILYs List Congratulates Nancy Lacore on Her Primary Runoff Win in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Congratulates Nancy Lacore on Her Primary Runoff Win in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Nancy Lacore's decisive win in the Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is proud to congratulate Nancy Lacore on her Democratic pr  more
Foreign-Born Judge Blocks Voter Citizenship Checks, Proves Need for Rep. Mace's Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foreign-Born Judge Blocks Voter Citizenship Checks, Proves Need for Rep. Mace's Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2026) \- Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) is calling attention to a ruling by the U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, a Biden appointee born in Trinidad and Tobago who blocked the Trump Administration from using the federal SAVE database to verify voter citizenship da  more
Graham Applauds Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Applauds Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today applauded the passage of his Senate Resolution designating July 15, 2026 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day. "Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain cancer, and I have seen three members of the Senate family, Ted Kennedy, Senator Barrasso's wife, Bobbi, and m  more
ICYMI: Trump Touts 'Freedom' on the Anniversary of the Day He Took It Away From Millions
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump Touts 'Freedom' on the Anniversary of the Day He Took It Away From Millions * Today marks four years since the conservative majority on the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and ended a 50-year federal right to abortion access. Tru  more
McDowell Leads Resolution Honoring the 2026 Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * McDowell Leads Resolution Honoring the 2026 Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced a resolution congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup and recognizing the players, coaches, and fans who brought the Cup back to North Carolina twenty years after the franchise's first championship. Th  more
MUSC Health and Cigna extend current agreement through Aug. 31
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 24 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health and Cigna extend current agreement through Aug. 31 * CHARLESTON, S.C. (June 24, 2026) - MUSC Health and Cigna have agreed to extend their current network participation agreement through Aug. 31, 2026, allowing additional time for negotiations regarding a new long-term contract. The 60-day extension ensures that Cigna members will continue to have uninterrupte  more
Pressley Issues Call to Action on Fourth Anniversary of Devasting Supreme Court Dobbs Decision, Engages & Uplifts Families Harmed by Republicans Denial of Life-Saving Abortion Care
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news on June 24, 2026: * * * Pressley Issues Call to Action on Fourth Anniversary of Devasting Supreme Court Dobbs Decision, Engages & Uplifts Families Harmed by Republicans Denial of Life-Saving Abortion Care At 10:30AM, Pressley To Lead Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership, Reaffirm Need for Action & Commitment to Abortion Justice - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the   more
Pressley Makes Plain the Traumatic, Generational Harm of Republicans' Denying Abortion Care, Offers Vision for True Reproductive Justice
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news on June 24, 2026: * * * Pressley Makes Plain the Traumatic, Generational Harm of Republicans' Denying Abortion Care, Offers Vision for True Reproductive Justice On Fourth Anniversary of Devastating Dobbs Decision, Pressley Issues Call to Action, Uplifts Families Impacted by Republicans Denying Abortion Care - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led a press conference with House Democratic Leade  more
Rhianna Philcox's Pursuit of Two Degrees Leads to Lander's Thayer Award
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, June 24 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Rhianna Philcox's Pursuit of Two Degrees Leads to Lander's Thayer Award * Driven by a passion for public health and language, Rhianna Philcox chose to pursue dual majors at Lander University -a decision that required extraordinary discipline and perseverance. Her success in balancing the demands of two degree programs, while excelling academically, has earned Philcox the distinction of being named the Th  more
Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Leaders Issue Statement on Senate Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sens. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, chairman and ranking member, of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren Statement on Senate Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mas  more
Senate Passes Chairman Scott's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Advancing Major Housing Affordability Win
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * U.S. Senate Passes Chairman Scott's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Advancing Major Housing Affordability Win Today, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a vote of 85-5, moving Congress one step closer to sending the most comprehensive housing policy bill of this century to President   more
Senior Advisor to Under Secretary for Health Gradison Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
GRAND LEDGE, Michigan, June 24 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following testimony by Andrew Gradison, senior advisor to the under secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing entitled "Delivering Quality and Modern Healthcare to Michigan's Veterans and Servicemembers": * * * Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinski, and distinguished Members of the Subc  more
Sens. Warren, Scott Issues Statement on Senate Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, ranking member and chairman, of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 22, 2026: * * * Warren, Scott Statement on Senate Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of t  more
The Case Against Jenny Costa Honeycutt
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Jenny Costa Honeycutt * "This November, South Carolina voters will have the opportunity to restore normalcy and send a servant leader to Congress who will make them proud and fight for the Lowcountry. Nancy Lacore has spent her entire career in service to this country as a U.S. Naval Officer. While Jenny Costa Honeycutt is only focused on how to make her party boss  more