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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for 2026-04-04 ( 13 items )  
'The Weather Inside': Clemson English faculty member's book of poetry examines mental illness, childlessness and addiction (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * 'The Weather Inside': Clemson English faculty member's book of poetry examines mental illness, childlessness and addiction * Assistant Professor of English Stevie Edwards has recently published her fourth book of poetry, The Weather Inside (University of Arkansas Press, 2026). The book was a finalist for the 2026 Miller Williams Poetry Prize. Edwards is an accomplished poet whose work examines themes of more PR

'Whole Experience Was Just Wonderful': Surgeon Reflects on Support, Confidence He Gained at SC State (10)
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, April 4 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * 'Whole experience was just wonderful': Surgeon reflects on support, confidence he gained at SC State Dr. William Long credits SC State with shaping his career and fueling his commitment to service and expanding opportunities in podiatric medicine. Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer Dr. William Long reflects on his time at South Carolina State University with pride because the longstandi more PR

Ag Groups Call for End to Fertilizer Duties (10)
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, April 4 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Ag Groups Call for End to Fertilizer Duties Author: Bryan Goodman Over 50 state ag groups and eight national organizations sent a letter to the International Trade Commission this week urging the agency to revoke the countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morrocco. The letter - signed by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, Na more PR

American Investment Council: What They Are Saying - Support for Expanding Americans' Options to Strengthen Their 401(k)s (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The American Investment Council issued the following news on April 2, 2026: * * * What They Are Saying: Support for Expanding Americans' Options to Strengthen Their 401(k)s On Monday, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that paves the way for tens of millions of Americans with 401(k) plans to invest in private markets, including private equity and private credit, to strengthen and secure their retirements. The American Investment Council supports ex more PR

Attorney General Alan Wilson supports President Trump's termination of temporary protected status (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 3 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports President Trump's termination of temporary protected status * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 22-state friend-of-the-court brief supporting the Trump administration's decision to end temporary protected status for immigrants from specific countries. The amici states argue that under federal law, the U more PR

Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement on President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request. "President Trump's budget is truly historic when it comes to defense spending. It is the most robust increase in defense spendin more PR

Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request (10)
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement on President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request. "President Trump's budget is truly historic when it comes to defense spending. It is th more PR

Faculty Friday: Dr. Christine Boone (10)
CLINTON, South Carolina, April 3 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Faculty Friday: Dr. Christine Boone * Presbyterian College occupational therapy professor encourages next generation of clinicians to make a change Dr. Christine Boone discovered her interest in occupational therapy through the process of earning her bachelor's degree in sports medicine and athletic training. As she progressed through her schooling, she realized that her heart wasn't set on working  more PR

FMU's 17th Annual Moran Address Presented by Dr. Rebecca Flannagan (10)
FLORENCE, South Carolina, March 31 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news: * * * FMU's 17th annual Moran Address presented by Dr. Rebecca Flannagan Dr. Rebecca Flannagan, professor emeritus, delivered the 17th annual William C. Moran Address at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence on Thursday. The Moran Address, presented annually, provides a platform for retiring or recently retired faculty to reflect on their academic journeys and share insights from their fi more PR

Radford University: Highlanders in the News - Week of March 30, 2026 (10)
RADFORD, Virginia, April 2 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of March 30, 2026: * * * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature thei more PR

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Back The Blue, Expand K-9 Funding Support (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Back The Blue, Expand K-9 Funding Support * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 3, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced the Federal Enhancement for Tactical Canine Help (FETCH) Act of 2026, legislation to expand and reinforce how law enforcement agencies can use existing federal grant funding to support K-9 units. Police K-9s are on the front lines  more PR

SC State Student Awarded U.S. Coast Guard Scholarship Worth Up to $240,000 (10)
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, April 4 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * SC State student awarded U.S. Coast Guard scholarship worth up to $240,000 Kyle Baytops is a junior cybersecurity major from Atlanta, Georgia. Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer South Carolina State University junior Kyle Baytops is looking forward to continuing his family's legacy of military service while continuing his academic journey with the help of a scholarship worth up to $240, more PR

This Week in Climate Action - April 3, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * This Week in Climate Action - April 3, 2026 * * Climate Change * Democracy * Clean Air * Clean Energy * Climate Change * Dirty Energy * Elections * Justice & Democracy * Transportation * Trump Administration * Alaska * Colorado * Connecticut * Maine * Michigan * Nevada * New Jersey * New York * North Carolina * Ohi more PR