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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for 2026-05-23 ( 13 items )  
Congressman Cohen Introduces Six Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces Six Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for committing high crimes and misdemeanors by violating the Constitution, disregarding his statutory obligations as Chief Justice, and breaching his oaths of of more PR

Furman's 'super-duper' Mr. Jim announces retirement (10)
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 22 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman's 'super-duper' Mr. Jim announces retirement * One of Furman University's friendliest ambassadors is retiring. Jim Benes, affectionately known as "Mr. Jim," will retire from his role as custodial manager at the end of June, after just shy of 15 years. "I truly love Furman," Benes said. "The faculty, staff and students are our community, our family." Benes was a fish out of water when he joined Furman's staff in 2011. He previously worked as a more PR

Furman's CIL earns two national awards from UPCEA (10)
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 22 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman's CIL earns two national awards from UPCEA * Furman University's Center for Innovative Leadership has been named a recipient of two prestigious awards by UPCEA, the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, as part of its 2026 Association Awards program. Award recipients were honored at the 2026 UPCEA Annual Conference, April 15-17 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Furman received the UPCEA International Program of Excellence Award more PR

Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders Research (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), along with Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), introduced the bipartisan Fostering Effective Diagnosis and Treatment for Underserved Populations (FED UP) with Bleeding Disorders Act of 2026. The legislation will create increased research opportunities for bleeding disorders among underserved populations. "It takes  more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAYES: Congressman Hakeem J more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAYES: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York, of co more PR

National Wild Turkey Federation: R3 Symposium Works to Make Outdoor Spaces More Accessible (10)
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 22 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * R3 Symposium Works to Make Outdoor Spaces More Accessible The National Wild Turkey Federation's Education and Outreach team attended the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports' (CAHSS) annual National R3 Symposium, held this year in Des Moines, Iowa. The annual gathering brings together state agencies and non-governmental organizations involved in hunting, shooting sports, fishing and other outdoor industries across the c more PR

Pinnacle Financial Partners Present Durham Single Mother With a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC, Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides Program (10)
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, May 22 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Present Durham Single Mother with a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC, Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides Program Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride Took Place May 21 at the new Pinnacle Financial Partners PEER Center in Durham, NC * On Thursday, May 21, a Durham, NC single mother received the gift of reliable transportation--this beautifully refurbished vehicle was gifted t more PR

Preliminary decision in federal court pauses South Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Preliminary decision in federal court pauses South Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits * The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Red Snapper South Atlantic Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) for southeastern states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, are no longer in effect until further order from the United States District Court for the District of Columbi more PR

Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers More Than $5 Million In Public Safety Funding For Lowcountry Law Enforcement And First Responders (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers More Than $5 Million In Public Safety Funding For Lowcountry Law Enforcement And First Responders * CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 22, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced she has helped secure $5,248,750 in federal public safety funding secured for the Lowcountry since 2024, delivering the tools and resources law enforcement agencies and first responders across the First District need to keep our communities more PR

Scott Welcomes Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Scott Welcomes Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, released the following statement after Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors: "Today marks a new chapter for the Federal Reserve and for the families, workers, and small businesses counting on a stronger economy. Pre more PR

Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Thousands of Illegal Aliens from Escaping Mandatory Detention (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Thousands of Illegal Aliens from Escaping Mandatory Detention * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Detention Authority Clarification Act this week, which would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to make to make Congress' intent unambiguous that illegal aliens be subject to detention without bond pending removal from the Unit more PR

University of South Carolina School of Medicine named in honor of Floyd family (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 22 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * University of South Carolina School of Medicine named in honor of Floyd family * The University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia is now officially named in honor of the late longtime trustee and surgeon Dr. Edward "Eddie" Floyd and his wife, Kay Floyd. Announced Friday (May 22) at a private luncheon attended by members of the Floyd family, trustees and university leadership, the school is now known as the University of Sout more PR