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As the South Carolina Legislature returns for the second year of its two-year cycle, this update highlights key dates, priority issues, and the bills Together SC is tracking, along with important federal developments affecting nonprofits in 2026.
Date posted 01/12/2026
Federal shutdown’s end, SNAP funding restoration, rising ACA premiums, and Together SC’s nonprofit advocacy.
Date posted 11/14/2025
Covers the prolonged federal shutdown—including SNAP and airport impacts—new PSLF rules affecting nonprofits, and Together SC’s ongoing advocacy for a strong, nonpartisan nonprofit sector.
Date posted 11/7/2025
Covers local election updates, impacts of the prolonged federal shutdown—including halted SNAP benefits—rising ACA premiums, new PSLF eligibility rules affecting nonprofits, and Together SC’s continued advocacy for a strong, nonpartisan nonprofit sector.
Date posted 10/31/2025
Temporary Restraining Order blocks SNAP halt
Date posted 10/31/2025
Local election updates, ongoing state special elections, the extended federal shutdown and its strain on SNAP and nonprofits, and Together SC’s continued focus on supporting and protecting the nonpartisan nonprofit sector.
Date posted 10/27/2025
Covers ongoing local elections, the prolonged federal shutdown’s impacts on nonprofits, proposed PSLF rule changes, and Together SC’s continued commitment to protecting nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy.
Date posted 10/17/2025
Highlighting upcoming local elections, the ongoing federal shutdown’s impacts on nonprofits, emerging IRS changes on political activity rules, and the organization’s renewed commitment to protecting nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy.
Date posted 10/10/2025
Congress remains deadlocked, with both GOP and Democratic funding proposals failing twice this week. Until a deal is struck,possibly around healthcare premium tax credits, the shutdown is set to continue.
Date posted 10/3/2025
Shutdown Showdown, Federal Grants Under Review and Healthcare Policy in Play
Date posted 09/19/2025
