Member Advocacy Alert - January 16
🏛️ Nonprofit Policy Watch – Week 1 of the 2026 Session
Date posted 01/16/2026
Public Policy Updates
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Together SC pledges to be a proactive advocacy partner for the state’s nonprofit sector. We will focus on relevant legislative issues which impact our members, and we will communicate the status of key legislation and policy issues with you. Our aim is to provide a powerful and unified voice for the nonprofit community to influence government policies so we can realize our vision of a better future for all South Carolinians.
Member Advocacy Alert - January 12
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
Member Advocacy Alert - Nov 14
Federal shutdown’s end, SNAP funding restoration, rising ACA premiums, and Together SC’s nonprofit advocacy.
Date posted 11/14/2025
Member Advocacy Alert - Nov 7
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
Member Advocacy Alert - Oct 31
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
BREAKING: Temporary Restraining Order blocks SNAP halt
Temporary Restraining Order blocks SNAP halt
Date posted 10/31/2025
Member Advocacy Alert - Oct 24
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
Member Advocacy Alert - October 17
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
Member Advocacy Alert - October 10
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
Shutdown: Member Exclusive Policy Update
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