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- SC Law
SC Energy Security Act (H.3309): what the new utility law means for your power bill
H.3309, the "South Carolina Energy Security Act," became law (Act No. 41) when the Governor signed it on May 12, 2025.
- SC Bill
H.3927: SC bill to ban DEI programs in state agencies, schools and colleges
H.3927 would bar South Carolina public entities, including state agencies, local governments, public colleges, school districts and public charter schools, from implementing, maintaining or promoting "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI), except as federal law requires.
- Federal Rule
New federal rule changes how airlines report the cause of delays and cancellations
A U.S. Department of Transportation final rule (Sept. 3, 2026) changes how airlines report why flights are delayed or cancelled, as required by Section 511(b) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.
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