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The State House Gavel shares daily online updates about the South Carolina General Assembly, including legislative actions, debates and discussions. Featuring news and interviews, so you have access to the latest developments in policy and decisions that shape South Carolina’s future.

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Weston Newton, R-Beaufort, at the House well at the South Carolina Statehouse on May 6, 2025.

The State House Gavel: GOP leaders strike liquor liability compromise, Senate takes on energy

Welcome to Wednesday. There are roughly 36 hours until sine die, but who's counting? The regular session gavels out at 5 p.m. Thursday.
South Carolina State House courtesy of Bruce Smith/AP

The State House Gavel: What we're watching in the final week, from energy to liquor liability

Happy Tuesday. It is finally, the final week of the South Carolina legislative session. Here comes some long floor fights and smattering of conference committees. Sine die is 5 p.m. Thursday.
South Carolina House Speaker Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, left, and South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander, R-Walhalla, right, speak before a joint session of the General Assembly on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

The State House Gavel: Voucher bill, energy and more on 'liquor liability plus'

Happy Thursday. There are three days left on the South Carolina Legislature's calendar. Sine die — the traditional term for an end to a legislative calendar — is 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.

The State House Gavel: Environmental leader confirmed, income tax and tort reform updates

Happy Thursday and welcome to May. There are four days left of the legislative session. A reminder: The House gavels in 10 a.m. and the Senate returns at 10:45 a.m. The two chambers will meet in a...