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Governor Abbott Deploys State Resources To Support South Carolina Debris Clean Up Following Hurricane Helene
Office of the Texas Governor
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October 11, 2024
TEXAS, October 11 - October 11, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Abbott Deploys State Resources To Support South Carolina Debris Clean Up Following Hurricane Helene AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today deployed Texas Parks and Wildlife...
Carr Legal Group Welcomes New Associate Attorney Joseph T. Siegel
EIN Presswire
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March 18, 2025
New associate attorney Joseph T. Siegel joins Carr Legal Group, bringing a passion for personal injury law and dedication to representing the underdog. BEAUFORT, SC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Carr Legal Group has...
Governor Henry McMaster Names Next Director of the S.C. Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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January 23, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Jake Gadsden, Jr. as the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS). Gadsden currently serves as the Deputy...
Governor Henry McMaster to Deliver 2025 State of the State Address
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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January 25, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address at the State House on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00 PM. The governor's speech will be streamed live on SCETV's website. WHO: Gov. McMaster WHAT: 2025 State...
Governor Henry McMaster Requests the Reinstatement of Medicaid Work Requirements
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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January 21, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today formally requested the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) work with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) to reinstate the state’s Healthy Connections...
Carr Legal Group Announces 2025 Scholarship Program to Support Beaufort County High School Seniors
EIN Presswire
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March 18, 2025
Beaufort County law firm Carr Legal Group highlights distracted driving awareness while empowering future leaders with educational scholarships. BEAUFORT, SC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Carr Legal Group, a personal...
52 Attorneys General Join Amicus Brief in Support of Military Veterans
Nebraska Attorney General
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March 21, 2025
Lincoln— Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied their full...
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against TELUS International, Polestar, Arconic, and ModivCare and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 21, 2025
NEW YORK, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of TELUS International (Cda) Inc....
Attorney General Bird Urges Court to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans and Military Families
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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March 20, 2025
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to protect veterans’ benefits for military veterans and their children. Since World War II, the United States has promised to provide education...
9 Medicaid Providers Indicted on Fraud Charges
Ohio Attorney General
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July 10, 2025
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, nine Medicaid providers are accused of stealing a combined $1.2 million from the government health-care program for the needy. Eight home-health...
Governor Brian P. Kemp's 2025 State of the State Address
Georgia Governor
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January 16, 2025
GEORGIA, January 16 - Lt. Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, President Pro Tem Kennedy, Speaker Pro Tem Jones, members of the General Assembly, my fellow Constitutional Officers, members of the Public Service Commission, Mayor Dickens, members of the...
College of Charleston to Offer Degree in International Engineering and Management
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 13, 2025
Charleston, South Carolina, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Charleston and German University of Applied Sciences NORDAKADEMIE have partnered together with essential industry partners to offer a German-American co-op program in a...
Governor Henry McMaster Announces Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Executive Budget
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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January 14, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today unveiled his Executive Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, which prioritizes fiscal responsibility, accelerates income tax cuts, raises teacher pay, and invests in critical infrastructure and disaster...
Governor Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for Winter Weather
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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January 10, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-02 to declare a State of Emergency in support of the state's ongoing response efforts to the winter weather moving across South Carolina. The State of Emergency coincides...
Governor Henry McMaster’s Schedule: Monday, January 13, 2025
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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January 13, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster’s schedule for Monday, January 13, 2025 includes the following: Monday, January 13 at 1:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will unveil his Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Executive Budget recommendations, State House, first floor...
Verifying Your Identity for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina After Hurricane Helene
FEMA
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November 19, 2024
You do not need identification to start the application process for FEMA assistance if you were affected by Hurricane Helene. However, FEMA may need proof of identity, residence and other documentation before assistance can be paid. If FEMA is...
Child Care Assistance Is Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene
FEMA
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November 6, 2024
South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA Child Care Assistance even if they did not have property damage. FEMA may award payment for Child Care Assistance under its Other Needs Assistance program to those with...
STRATEGY DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Strategy Incorporated and Urgently Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 12, 2025
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Strategy (MSTR) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Strategy between April 30, 2024...
Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette's Schedule: Saturday, March 8, 2025
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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March 8, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette's schedule for Saturday, March 8, 2025, includes the following: Saturday, March 8 at 10:30 AM: Lt. Gov. Evette will visit with state forestry officials and firefighters responding to the...
Escape of Non-Human Primates in South Carolina Serves as Call for Congress to Pass FDA Modernization Act 3.0
EIN Presswire
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November 13, 2024
Animals provide unreliable data to pharmaceutical companies, causing harm to animals, driving up drug prices, and delaying cures and treatments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As officials continue the...