★️ Member Policy Update Aug 28
On August 25 the House and Senate returned and ultimately passed a package of roughly $350M in "community investment projects".
Date posted 08/28/2026
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★️ Member Policy Update Aug 21
Gov. McMaster announced his budget vetoes earlier this week. As expected, not many vetoes were issued, however one stood out that has caused some news.
Date posted 08/21/2026
★️ Member Policy Update Aug 14
The House and Senate this week both adopted a budget for the state, with earmarks for local projects left out.
Date posted 08/14/2026
★ Member Policy Update July 30
The Budget Conference Committee announced last week that they have reached an agreement on the state's $42B+ budget. The House and Senate are both slated to return on August 11.
Date posted 07/31/2026
★ Member Policy Update - July 17
Early this week, Sen. Lindsey Graham passed away unexpectedly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and staff of Sen. Lindsey Graham upon his sudden passing this week. His service to South Carolina, and our nation, has left a lasting impact on our communities.
Date posted 07/17/2026
★ Member Advocacy Alert - July 1
his update covers South Carolina's stalled state budget, major recent federal legal and policy developments affecting nonprofits, and advocacy actions organizations can take on fundraising practices and proposed federal grant rule changes.
Date posted 07/1/2026
★ Sign On: Online Giving Platform Principles Issued by National Council of Nonprofits
Together SC's latest policy update covers South Carolina election results, new ethical fundraising principles for online giving platforms, and proposed federal grant rule changes that could impact nonprofits. It also encourages nonprofits to stay engaged through advocacy and civic participation.
Date posted 06/24/2026
★ Member Advocacy Alert - June 1
Primaries Are June 9 (Early Voting Open Now) Updates since last week's newsletter. Republican and Democratic primary elections are June 9 in South Carolina, though early voting is open now through June 5.
Date posted 06/1/2026
★ Strengthening Housing Stability in South Carolina, Two Bills at a Time
Strengthening Housing Stability in South Carolina, Two Bills at a Time A Guest Blog by Member Organizations Center for Heirs Property and Habitat for Humanity South Carolina Access to stable housing is vital to healthy families, strong communities, and long-term economic...
Date posted 05/3/2026
⭐️ Member Advocacy Alert - April 24
There are 9 legislative days left until Sine Die, the end of session. Sine Die is May 14 at 5:00PM. Any bill not passed by that time dies and must be re-introduced in 2027.
Date posted 04/24/2026
⭐️ Member Advocacy Alert - April 13
Over the next three weeks you can expect full schedules at the state house as bills move quickly before Sine Die hits.
Date posted 04/13/2026