Tempers flared in the S.C. Senate Finance Committee as State Treasurer Curtis Loftis testified about accounting scandals. An independent report found over $3.5 billion in errors, with blame placed on the state’s auditor and comptroller general as well. Calls for Loftis to resign escalated, with the SCDP launching a website urging his removal. The Statehouse is set to reconvene next week, with committees addressing hot-button issues like abortion, diversity programs, and vaccine mandates. Recent legislative news includes the passage of a bill reviving K-12 vouchers, cryptocurrency legislation, and potential loss of federal road funding. Lawmakers are also considering changes to charter authorizations, prioritizing infrastructure, and funding family courts. Additionally, a bill seeks to dismiss gun charges that are now legal under constitutional carry. S.C. GOP is spending on ads for lawsuit reform. Potential gubernatorial candidate Sean Bennett calls for a “serious” governor, while Chief Justice Kittredge seeks funding for family courts in crisis. The political landscape in South Carolina is shifting rapidly, with key issues at the forefront as the state grapples with financial scandals, legislative changes, and calls for stronger leadership.
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