WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Dennis Hull and Jack Guidi: * * * Georgia Passes Legislation Moving to 3.99% Flat Income Tax, Moving Closer to Zero Republican lawmakers in Atlanta passed legislation last week moving Georgia closer to a 0% income tax, a win for taxpayers and businesses across the state. Thanks to Georgia's adoption of a flat income tax in 2022, every Georgian family and small business will see a tax cut as a more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 10 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * Art and Science Intersect: Creativity Displayed at Bearwood Students in the Anderson University Pathologists' Assistant program brought the microscopic world into a macroscopic view, engaging in a creative project to display one of four main tissue types creatively. This unique merging of art and science is one of many examples of Anderson University's pillar of Great Academics. The students s more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson leads pro-life effort to withdraw mifepristone from FDA approval list * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading 13 other states in a letter supporting Senator Josh Hawley's "Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act." This legislation would withdraw mifepristone from the FDA's approval list. If it becomes law, the act would al more PR

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, April 10 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: * * * BHSU Alum Calvin Campbell Establishes Rapid City Teachers Scholarship Black Hills State University (BHSU) alum Calvin B. Campbell, '58, has established a new scholarship for future Rapid City Central High School graduates who attend BHSU and pursue a degree in education. The Calvin and Betty Campbell Teacher Education Scholarship will assist with tuition costs and is renewable for up to four yea more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * California's economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP What you need to know: California's economy continues to dominate, growing 5% to reach a record nominal GDP of $4.25 trillion in 2025. California outperformed every other state in the nation -- continuing a 16-year growth streak, growing faster than the second-largest state, Texas, more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences faculty elevate industry and community partnerships to transform lives statewide and beyond * College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences The College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) elevates research, teaching and service initiatives across its seven academic departments through unique industry and community partnerships. Accord more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Eleventh annual Give Day raises over $2M * On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Clemson University celebrated its 11th annual Give Day. Alumni and friends came together over an inspiring 24 hours, with 4,397 donors contributing an impressive $2,182,576 showcasing a shared commitment to strengthening the student experience and shaping the future of Clemson. Give Day reached every corner of the Clemson community,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 4th Quarter and Year 2025 * Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 (October, November, and December), according to the third estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter of more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, April 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Leading Utility Santee Cooper Modernizes its Customer Platform with Oracle Cloud * Santee Cooper, South Carolina's largest public power provider, has implemented Oracle Utilities Customer Cloud Service to enhance customer operations for its electric account holders. By moving its customer platform to the cloud together with  more PR

NEW YORK, April 10 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior fellow Shawn Regan and legal policy fellow Jarrett Dieterle to the Wall Street Journal: * * * The Battle over Fort Sumter's Climate Sign Rising sea levels have made repairs to the historic site necessary. Some would rather fight global warming. * The Trump administration has made headlines for removing signs in several national parks that reference climate change. One prom more PR

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, April 10 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Tax Relief Delivered to South Carolina Recreational Boaters Gov. McMaster signs H.3858 into law after a years-long effort amongst several organizations across the recreational boating industry. * The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) applauds the signing of H.3858 into law by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, marking a historic mile more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, April 10 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * Michigan NWTF State Chapter Invests $150,000 in First-of-Its-Kind Research Michigan's woods are beginning to stir this spring -- and so is the science behind wild turkey management. This year, wildlife science in the state is getting a major boost. For the first time in Michigan history, researchers are launching a long-term, large-scale study of wild turkey populations. The pr more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 10 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health launches capital campaign to transform cancer care for patients across South Carolina MUSC Health today announced the launch of the largest and most ambitious capital campaign in its history - a $250 million initiative to support the development of a new MUSC Comprehensive Cancer Hospital that will significantly expand access to worldclass cancer care for patie more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Commends First Lady Melania Trump For Advocating For Epstein Survivors * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 9, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) issued the following statement in support of First Lady Melania Trump's leadership in calling for justice for Jeffrey Epstein's victims: "Today First Lady Melania Trump bravely stood with survivors. Her words give women hope and send a clea more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Help South Carolina First-Time Buyers Achieve Homeownership * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 9, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Act of 2026, legislation to help South Carolinians and Americans across the country break into the housing market by creating tax-advantaged accounts to make saving and buying a first more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 10 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news on April 9, 2026: * * * SCDOT Strengthens Emergency Response Coordination through Traffic Incident Management Training Today, SCDOT, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and the SC TIM Network, successfully hosted a Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training as part of the nationwide recognition of the National Day of TIM Responder Training. The training brought t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * Strom Thurmond Federal Building and Courthouse in Columbia, SC Listed For Disposition * This disposition eliminates underutilized federal space resulting in nearly $59.4 million in savings COLUMBIA, S.C. - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the planned disposition of the Strom Thurmond Federal Building and Courthouse, located at 1835 and 1845 Assembly Street in C more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, and Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Burlison and Timmons Announce Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence Influencing American Prosperity Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and  more PR

NEW YORK, April 9 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: Colorado State's 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Calls for 'Somewhat Below Average' Season * MALVERN, Pa., April 9, 2025 - A somewhat below average hurricane season is projected for 2026 in the Atlantic Basin, according to a forecast released today by Colorado State University's (CSU) Department of Atmospheric Science. Led by CSU senior research scientist Phil K more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * What South Carolina homeowners can learn from Augusta National's front nine * This week, millions of viewers will tune in to watch the Masters Tournament, where pristine fairways and iconic blooms are as much a part of the experience as the golf. Augusta National Golf Club, built on a former plant nursery, features more than 350 plant varieties and an estimated 80,000 plants, creating one of the most reco more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, April 10 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Hipp Lecture Series Wofford to host 30th Prime Minister of Australia on April 17 Wofford College will host a lecture by the Hon. Scott Morrison AC, the 30th prime minister of Australia, on April 17 at 6 p.m. Morrison will discuss cooperation among the AUKUS nations (Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States) and its effects in the Indo-Pacific region. Morrison's visit is part of the Hipp Lect more PR