📰Policy position in the news: “As South Carolina boasts the strongest population growth rate in the nation, residents are counting on their local governments to deal with the influx of new people,” @TheState on concurrency. 🔗 ow.ly/PJOJ50Ys2gh
It's the final week of the 2025 legislative session & both chambers worked to advance high-priority bills. Among bills enrolled for ratification are the waste tire disposal bill the golf cart ordinance bill. Find more in this week's Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/4k95uoz
From Abbeville to York, the 46 County Showcase at the SC State Fair shined a spotlight on what we’ve always known makes the Palmetto State so special—our counties! The Fair and showcase are open through Sunday.
You’ll have to look hard to find a better summary of the state budget than the one right here 👀👀
H/T to one all star team: @PackDadSC@JWienges12@LMSimpson_ Kent Lesesne.
🗞️ It's a special edition of the Friday Report!
🏛️ The House and Senate passed the budget this week other bills as the session wrapped. Find a detailed breakdown of legislation important to counties in the final Friday Report of 2024: 🔗 ow.ly/BOkp50SrXLW
🚨Just in! The legislature’s Budget Conference reached an agreement on the 2024-25 state budget. Of interest to counties ➡️ how Homestead Exemption Fund $$ will be distributed. Check out our alert for the details: ow.ly/pACS50SnBPs
The sine die edition of the Friday Report is here 🎉. An end of session masterpiece. Shout out to the team: @PackDadSC@JWienges12@LMSimpson_ & Kent Lesesne.
What a busy legislative session. Read this week's Friday Report for a breakdown of passed legislation ready for ratification, bills sent to conference committee, and bills that will need to be reintroduced next session.
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📢 Exciting news! Our February COMPASS newsletter is here! 🧭 Dive into the latest updates from our insurance trusts meeting, read county spotlights and gain valuable insights on available grants. Don't miss out, check your inbox now! 📰💼
🎥SCAC President @RoyCostner has a special invitation for county officials to join us for 2 days of education advocacy events in February. Book your hotel room for Counties Connect 2024 by Tuesday. ow.ly/3BwK50QvyCq
“Your voice is so important. There are a lot of opportunities to make your voice heard,” SCAC President @RoyCostner tells county leaders from Allendale, Bamberg & Barnwell counties at a tri-county gathering to discuss opportunities challenges. #localleaders#statewidestrength
It's almost time to ring in the new year! ⏰🎉 But before we do, we would like to thank the county officials who serve their communities daily and share a few highlights from the year. 📽 2023 was truly a year for #LocalLeaders showcasing #StatewideStrength 🎇
We’re preparing for the 2024 legislative session. Today’s stop included Executive Director @TimWinslow46 and Deputy Executive Director @JoshuaRhodes82 visiting SC House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee Chair @billsandifer to discuss priorities for SC counties.
SCAC Executive Director Tim Winslow (left) and Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel Josh Rhodes (right) recently met with Speaker @MurrellSmith (center) to discuss SCAC's legislative priorities for the upcoming 2024 legislative session.
ALT South Carolina Association of Counties Executive Director Tim Winslow (left) and Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel Josh Rhodes (right) meet with South Carolina House Speaker Rep. Murrell Smith (center) to discuss SCAC's legislative priorities during the upcoming 2024 legislative session.
Today’s #SafetySpotlightSaturday during #NationalSafetyMonth turns to our Risk Management Team and @RichlandSC for offering a pilot De-escalation and Conflict Resolution training for law enforcement. 🤝Great collaboration tips and techniques on communication and prevention.
🌴The unofficial summer start ➡️The state budget passed & lawmakers may not return to the State House until Jan. Get budget details info on other bills affecting counties headed to Gov. McMaster’s desk. The (possibly last of 2023) Friday Report is out! 🔗ow.ly/ex6N50OQyr4