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May 6, 7, and 8 are the last regular legislative days on the calendar before Sine Die in Columbia. After May 8, no bill may be considered until January of 2026, the exceptions being (historically) the budget and conference committee reports which would be considered in a special session some time in
Date posted 05/2/2025
The Senate kicked off last week with a special Monday session where they ultimately voted 33-8 to remove SC State Treasurer Curtis Loftis from office. The issue now heads over to the House for a potential vote. If approved (2/3rds majority) by the House, Loftis would be removed from office (he's ann
Date posted 04/28/2025
Some Executive Orders may specifically target the nonprofit sector, or at least broad areas within our se
Date posted 04/23/2025
It’s National Volunteer Week, and across South Carolina, we’re celebrating the individuals who strengthen our communities through service. From youth mentors to disaster responders, this year’s Governor’s Volunteer Award Winners embody what’s possible when we show up for each other.
Date posted 04/22/2025
Join Together SC and Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center at USC for a special Grant Readiness & Capacity Empowerment (GRACE) webinar series.
Date posted 04/21/2025
This week the Senate met and churned through bills that have been waiting in the wings to help "clear the deck" for next week's budget debate, and committees also met to get bills reported out so they are ready following the budget debate. Catch up on what the Senate did this week by reading each da
Date posted 04/18/2025
The House was in session and was very active on the floor as they passed numerous bills on to the Senate.
Date posted 04/11/2025
We're excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Compensation & Benefits Study, conducted in partnership with the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston. This vital study provides essential insights into competitive pay and benefits within our state's nonpro
Date posted 04/8/2025
We will work collaboratively with our members and our elected officials to ensure that our advocacy work has real impact. We will employ pragmatic and bipartisan efforts to raise the sector's voice.
Date posted 04/4/2025
Terri Towle Named 2025 Recipient of the Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership
Date posted 03/25/2025
Together SC and Francis Marion University’s Fred R. Sheheen Nonprofit Leadership Institute (FMU NPLI) are thrilled to announce that Terri Towle, Director of Resource Development at the Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Fred R. Sheheen Award for Ex
Date posted 03/25/2025
The Nonprofit Federal Grant Survey was put into the field to gauge the potential impact of the January 27 OMB Memo calling for a full freeze on federal grants. It does not reflect additional actions by the federal government in the subsequent days/weeks. The OMB Memo is now under a...
Date posted 03/24/2025
