Compared to years past when budget debates stretched into the wee hours, the buckets of money that House lawmakers had to divide this year were so flush that few seemed to have major issues and quick passage. There was little debate over big ticket items as lawmakers knocked aside thornier items like stricter abortion rules or whether a state health card could be used as a COVID-19 vaccine passport. The budget, which now heads to the state Senate, includes higher pay for teachers and other state employees. More: AP News, The State
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Filing for national, state, local offices opens Wednesday. The two-week filing period to run for partisan office in the state opens at noon March 16. All seven of the state’s Congressional seats, the seat held by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, and many state and local offices are up for election. More: The Post and Courier
Black land loss, food insecurity focus of Ag official’s S.C. visit. During a March 14 meeting held in North Charleston with Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh and U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, discussions were held regarding land loss for those in minority communities. Bronaugh will talk equity and food security today. More: The Post and Courier
Charleston school board launches national superintendent search. The Charleston County School Board is hoping to name a new superintendent by September. At its March 14 meeting, three members were selected to help the board pick a search firm. More: The Post and Courier
See that viral TikTok on NCAA gender disparities? SC’s Staley weighs in. A viral TikTok video from a NCAA women’s basketball player is gaining attention about the differences between the men’s and women’s tournaments. South Carolina women’s head coach Dawn Staley weighed in and said the problem stems from revenue distribution. More: The New York Times
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