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View from the Dome April 18, 2025

The Senate worked through its calendar and held numerous committee meetings, while the House of Representatives took the week off for its annual Easter furlough. Just nine legislative days remain before adjournment for the year. On Tuesday, the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee once again took testimony and questioned Ms. Myra Reece, Interim Director …

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CPA-AI: Your Roadmap to Everyday Success

Author: Liz Peuster, CAE This article originally appeared in the Winter 2025 issue of the South Carolina CPA Report As many of you know, I’m passionate about helping CPAs embrace the power of AI to transform their work. CPAs can leverage AI to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and drive success. Navigating the AI Landscape: Key Considerations Integrating …

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View from the Dome April 4, 2025

With just five weeks left in the legislative session, both the Senate and House worked well into the evening on Wednesday. The Senate passed energy generation legislation, while the House passed legislation banning DEI programs. The much-touted income tax reduction plan was placed on hold for the time being. Legislation restructuring the state’s behavioral health …

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South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Flat 3.99% Income Tax Rate

At a press conference on March 25, state legislative leadership including Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives Murrell Smith, Senate President Thomas Alexander, Senate Finance Chairman Harvey Peeler, House Ways and Means Chairman Bruce Bannister, and Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist, joined Governor Henry McMaster to announce proposed state income tax …

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View from the Dome March 21, 2025

Week ten is now complete, with just eight more weeks remaining in the legislative session. The House was on furlough this week, as it usually is the week following passage of the state budget, although several subcommittees and committees met. The Senate continued debate on tort reform On Wednesday, a subcommittee of the House Agriculture, …

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