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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for 2026-06-04 ( 24 items )  
15 centers selected for groundbreaking research network to transform heart transplant care (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 15 centers selected for groundbreaking research network to transform heart transplant care * Nearly 60 years after the first successful heart transplant, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is launching a bold new initiative to fundamentally transform how heart transplant care is delivered across the Uni more PR

A Passion Rediscovered: English Major Finds Joy, Career Skills in Humanities (10)
LOGAN, Utah, June 3 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * A Passion Rediscovered: English Major Finds Joy, Career Skills in Humanities * LOGAN - For many students, the path to a career is a straight line, but for Utah State University graduate Yasamin Osqueezadeh, it was a journey of rediscovery that led her from the halls of medicine to the narrative world of the humanities. Osqueezadeh, a resident of Logan, originally planned to pursue a career in medicine due to cult more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online * RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books. Attor more PR

Converse University: Professor Mulkey's Poem Featured in 'Poetry Town' (10)
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 4 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Professor Mulkey's Poem Featured in 'Poetry Town' Rick Mulkey, Associate Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing, had his poem "Bluefield Breakdown" featured in Poetry Town. Poetry Town is an online newsletter by George Bilgere, a Distinguished Professor of English at John Carroll University. Each day George selects a poem by a writer he's inspired by. Mulkey's poem was first spotlighted more PR

CWRU Undergraduate Chloe Meyer Named Recipient of the Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 3 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU undergraduate Chloe Meyer named recipient of the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship Story by: Katie Laux In elementary school, Chloe Meyer often got reprimanded for asking too many "why?" questions. When she asked for a microscope for her 8th birthday, her mom knew what Meyer herself would not until many years later: she was destined to become a researcher. Instead, when Meyer came to Case  more PR

Duke Energy Site Readiness Efforts Help Land $1.2 Billion Advanced Manufacturing Project in Cherokee County (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Duke Energy site readiness efforts help land $1.2 billion advanced manufacturing project in Cherokee County * Advance work at the Bailey site prepared the property for a significant industrial investment by USA Rare Earth * Collaboration underscores the power of ready-to-go sites; adds to the $3.5 billion of capital investments and more than 5,200 new jobs the Site Readiness Program has  more PR

Eielson AFB reactivates the 354th AMXS (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Eielson AFB reactivates the 354th AMXS EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFNS) - The reactivation of the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) marked a new chapter in aircraft maintenance operations as the 355th, 365th and 18th Fighter Generation Squadrons (FGS) officially merged and deactivated during a ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 1.  The squadron traces its origins to the Cold War, supporting more PR

EPA Proposes Approval of South Carolina Air Quality Plan Update Following Agency Restructuring (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving revisions to South Carolina's State Implementation Plan that update regulatory references following the restructuring of the state's environmental and public health agencies, concluding that the changes are administrative and do not affect air quality protections under the Clean Air Act. The proposal concerns a State Implementation Plan revision submitted by South Carolina on July 23, 2025. According t more PR

From Thesis to Courtroom: University of South Carolina Honors Alums Carlsten, Siachos Excel as Charleston Legal Leaders (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 3 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following Q&A involving alums Kathy Carlsten, managing partner of the Charleston office of Copeland, Stair, Valz and Lovell, and Peter Siachos, co-chair of Commercial Litigation and Class Action practice groups and managing partner of the Charleston office for Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani: * * * From thesis to courtroom * Alumni Kathy Carlsten and Peter Siachos say their Honors College experience smoothed the tr more PR

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, June 1, 2026 (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 3 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, June 1, 2026 * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of June 1, 2026, include the following: Wednesday, June 3 at 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will hold a ceremonial bill signing for H. 3034 Fargo's Law, 9/11 Mem more PR

Governor Henry McMaster's Schedule: Thursday, June 4, 2026 (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 3 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Governor Henry McMaster's Schedule: Thursday, June 4, 2026 * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Henry McMaster's schedule for Thursday, June 4, 2026, includes the following: Thursday, June 4 at 11:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will attend the dedication ceremony for the Tom Young Center for Research and Innovation, 151 Newberry Avenue NW, Aiken, S.C. *** Original text here: https://governor.sc.gov/news more PR

Governor McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 3 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Governor McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by members of the General Assembly and state and local law enforcement agencies for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3034, Fargo's, Hyco's, Rico's, Coba's, Wick's, Mikka's, and Bumi's Law, tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3, at 11:00 AM. WHO: Gov. McMaster, members of the General Assem more PR

Graham Reintroduces Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Reintroduces Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today reintroduced the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunit more PR

How One Creative Studio Is Helping Communities Flourish Through Design (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 3 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * How One Creative Studio Is Helping Communities Flourish Through Design * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer Cedarville University Alumni Use Murals, Branding and Visual Storytelling to Help Businesses and Community Spaces Build Identity and Connection What began as a shared passion for art at Cedarville University has grown into a creative business that is helping businesses and community space more PR

ICYMI: Chairman Scott Hosts CNBC's Squawk Box at Senate Banking Committee, Highlights Bipartisan Results and Affordability Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Scott Hosts CNBC's Squawk Box at Senate Banking Committee, Highlights Bipartisan Results and Affordability Agenda Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) hosted CNBC's Squawk Box from the Senate Banking Committee hearing room, joining the program to discuss the importance of pro more PR

Meet the Team: Leona Ransdell (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Team: Leona Ransdell * When Leona Ransdell joined the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (PCVM), it wasn't just a career move, it was personal. A Clemson alumna who once dreamed of attending veterinary school herself, Ransdell now plays a key role in helping the next generation of veterinarians achieve that very goal as the college's Admissions and Student Finance Coordinator.  more PR

Mosdorfer Selects Oconee County for First US Operation (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 4 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Mosdorfer LLC: * * * Mosdorfer selects Oconee County for first US operation $44.55 million investment will create 107 new jobs * Mosdorfer LLC (Mosdorfer), a manufacturer of energy infrastructure, today announced it selects Oconee County for its first U.S. operation. The company's $44.55 million investment will create 107 new jobs. Mosdorfer is headquartered in Weiz, Austria, where more PR

National MS Society, Community Partners Show Early Impact in Closing Multiple Sclerosis Care Gaps in South Carolina (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * National MS Society, Community Partners Show Early Impact in Closing Multiple Sclerosis Care Gaps in South Carolina Partnerships with the Medical University of South Carolina, Prisma Health, and the South Carolina Community Health Worker Association drive toward increased knowledge of MS care and patient support connections - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society today announced early progress in  more PR

NWTF Collegiate Chapters Continue Growth (10)
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, June 4 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Collegiate Chapters Continue Growth Faced with aging committees and a need for diverse thinking mixed with current plans, NWTF decided to go back to school to solve the problem - literally. - The collegiate program is seeing NWTF chapters established on university and college campuses across the eastern U.S. The program isn't new, but it has taken off in the last two years, more PR

Rep. Nancy Mace Secures Major Wins For South Carolina In FY27 National Defense Authorization Act Base Text (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Secures Major Wins For South Carolina In FY27 National Defense Authorization Act Base Text * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 3, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) announced she has secured major wins for South Carolina's military installations, servicemembers, and defense research institutions in the base text of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) more PR

RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after leading a broad coalition of 60 businesses and trade associations in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a proposal from NextNav that would reconfigure the Lower 900 MHz spectrum band. At stake is a  more PR

SC State Mourns Loss of Honors College Dean Dr. William H. Whitaker Jr. (10)
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, June 4 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * SC State mourns loss of Honors College dean Dr. William H. Whitaker Jr. Whitaker served as acting dean of the College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences prior to taking the helm of the Honors College in 2023. Author: Sam Watson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing South Carolina State University is mourning the death of Dr. William H. Whitaker Jr., dean of more PR

USA Rare Earth, Inc. selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina operation (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 3 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * USA Rare Earth, Inc. selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina operation * COLUMBIA, S.C. - USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, today announced it has selected Cherokee County for its first South Carolina operation. The total investment for the project of approximately $1.2 billion will create about 490 more PR

USA Rare Earth, Inc. Selects Cherokee County for First South Carolina Operation (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 4 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from USA Rare Earth Inc.: * * * USA Rare Earth, Inc. selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina operation Approximately $1.2 billion investment will create about 490 new jobs * USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, today announced it has selected Cherokee County for its first South Carolina operation. The tot more PR