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- Project Ukraine and Ukrainian/CIA Intelligence
Weak Republican Leadership, Dangerous Consequences
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- By SC Freedom Caucus
The South Carolina Freedom Caucus exists to protect individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and the God-given, time-tested traditional family values that form the foundation of a free society. That means defending the privacy, safety, and dignity of men, women, and children against radical social experiments being forced into our schools, locker rooms, and communities.
The recent federal injunction forcing a Berkeley County school to allow a female student to use the boys’ restroom is not just misguided, it is an outright assault on truth, parental rights, and common sense. There is no such thing as “transitioning” from one sex to another. Sex is a biological reality, determined at conception and immutable for life. Public policy must reflect that truth, not bow to activist judges or special interests.
Texas Redistricting Circus Heats Up as Blue States and GOP Square Off
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- By Suzanne Bowdey - The Washington Stand
Texas Democrats learned a lot from their melodramatic walkout over an election integrity bill in 2021. But unfortunately for the party of deserters, so did Republicans. This time around, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) not only has the support of the White House but a wealth of tools at his disposal that, four years later, he’s even less afraid to use. While the Lone Star fugitives hole up in the leftist bastions of Massachusetts, Illinois, and New York, plotting their resistance like the second coming of Charles de Gaulle, the cold, hard reality is one even the media can’t ignore: eventually, the Democrats will have to go home.
The AWOL Texans, whose stunt to stop the legislature from redrawing the state’s congressional districts is in its second week, admit that the spectacle — not the end game — is what they really care about. “We’ve only done this a couple of times,” Rep. John Bucy told CNN. “We don’t have a good plan all the time.” What comes next, another freely admitted, “we don’t know.” While some of them dramatically promise to do “whatever it takes” to keep the statehouse in complete paralysis, the truth is that they’re running out of options.
Will Voters Send a Mandated Message to the SC State Senate in 2026?
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- By James Spurck, TE Publisher
SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis Gives Update on Senate’s Attempt to Overthrow a Duly Elected Office
During a recent address at the Greenville County Republican Women’s July luncheon, South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis discussed the ongoing efforts by the South Carolina State Senate to challenge the voting of elected officials and their attempt to overturn a statewide election.
After informing the Republican audience that he is currently on his twelfth organized investigation, Loftis emphasized the importance of standing firm against these manipulative tactics and highlighted the need to uphold the will of the voters, ensuring that the voices of "we the people" are protected.
Background of the 1.8 billion Accounting Error
The issue reportedly originated from a decade-old discrepancy that arose when South Carolina transitioned from an outdated accounting system to a new one. A series of incorrect electronic ledger entries created the false impression of $1.8 billion in unallocated funds. Although forensic accountants later confirmed that most of this amount was never actually available, the error remained in the state's records for many years.
Evette Throws Hat in Ring
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- By Terry M. Thacker
“My fellow South Carolinians, today is Day One of my campaign for governor,” declared Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to loud applause on Monday at the Smokestack at Judson Mill in Greenville.
Over 250 supporters and potential supporters packed tightly into the old, historic brick building. Several more attendees had to stand in the outside courtyard.
Evette put heavy emphasis on her early, unwavering support of Donald Trump from the beginning. She said that she was “all in” even when others were waiting to see which way the winds would blow.
SC Citizens Lawyer Up Due to Bamberg County Concealed Budget
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- By Alaina Moore - United Patriots Alliance
A group of citizens take action against a county council that refuses to listen to their cries for more transparency
A group known as “Concerned Citizens of Bamburg” sent a letter from their legal counsel demanding that the members of Bamberg County Council defer the final vote on the 2025-2026 county budget due to alleged lack of public notice and violation of state law.
On June 20th, Attorney Lauren Martel, the legal counsel for Bamberg’s concerned citizens, sent a letter to Bamberg county council members outlining the violations of state law, failure to provide public notice, along with several demands.
How Did SC Score On The Freedom Index In 2024
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- By United Patriots Alliance and Evan Mulch
Some Think We Live In A Conservative State, Yet The Results Say Otherwise
Each year, The Freedom Index issues scores on key votes for Congress and all 50 state legislatures. South Carolina, supposedly a “red” state, continues to be hampered by Republicans that show very little fidelity to the U.S. Constitution and limited-government Americanist principles. Below, you will see a compilation of how all elected public servants in Congress and the South Carolina legislature performed in 2024.
Interestingly enough, the state representative that SC GOP Chairman Drew McKissick awarded with Legislator of the Year on May 3rd at the SC GOP Convention, Rep. Brandon Guffey, scored a failing 33% on his scorecard in 2024.
SC Freedom Caucus: Good News & Bad News
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- By SC Freedom Caucus
The good news is that the Legislature has adjourned so your wallets are safe until January. The bad news is that we’ve adjourned with a lot more work to do.
The 1st year of our 2 year session has expired as of Thursday at 5 PM. While we will send a full breakdown of what did and didn’t happen this Session (that will come at a later date), we thought it would be prudent to focus this communication entirely on the last week of Session.
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson's Response to Nancy Mace's Accusations
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- By SC Attorney General Alan Wilson
I will not stand by and allow someone to lie about, not only me, but the dedicated men and women in my office who’ve been in the trenches protecting kids for years. A would-be candidate for Governor is attacking me, prosecutors, and our law enforcement partners who put their life on the line to protect children and catch predators. Enough is enough.
Over the course of the last several weeks, this would-be candidate has peddled lies and mistruths for her own political ambitions and clicks on social media.
Specifically, she has brought up a handful of cases from the last decade related to offenders that obtained illegal images of children. Let me be clear, our ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) division has worked to get these criminals before a judge and hold them accountable. Our objective is to indict, prosecute, and get them added to the Sex Offender Registry.
Hidden Costs: How State Agencies Quietly Spend Above Their Budgets
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
The adopted state budget for the current fiscal year that ends June 30 totaled more than $42 billion, though a low-key state office quietly approved an additional $858 million in collective “other” or federal fund spending requests after the fiscal year started, records show.
And since the beginning of fiscal year 2024 through mid-March of this fiscal year, approved mid-year spending increases of other or federal funds have totaled nearly $1.6 billion, according to records recently provided to The Nerve by the S.C. Department of Administration under the state Freedom of Information Act.
The fiscal year starts July 1 and runs through June 30 of the following year.
Statement from State Treasurer Curtis Loftis on House Decision not to Pursue Removal from office
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I am grateful for the House leadership’s decision today to choose the people's business over political theatre. I feel sure that South Carolinians are thankful that they are the first priority, and political games are not.
I am ready to turn my focus back to doing the people’s work – to stabilize our state’s financial system and put this unfortunate chapter of fighting baseless claims by a few politically-motivated senators behind us.
Let me be clear: there is no missing money, no mysterious bank account, absolutely no evidence of fraud, and every dollar is properly accounted for. Furthermore, the two independent auditors that reviewed this issue confirmed what I’ve said all along – this was a reporting error, not a financial loss.
SC Awash in Multibillion-Dollar Surplus of 'Other' Funds
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
In South Carolina, $8.6 billion represents about $1,600 for every man, woman and child.
It’s also the total amount of “other” fund surpluses that state agencies carried into the start of this fiscal year, The Nerve found in a review of records provided by the S.C. Department of Administration under the state Freedom of information Act.
The Nerve’s review found that other fund surpluses among 101 state agencies or major divisions, plus a separate state fund for county road projects, at the beginning of this fiscal year collectively were $594.4 million, or about 7.4%, more than the $8.05 billion in total reserves at the beginning of the previous fiscal year.
6 Days Left: Major Bills Need Your Voice!
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- By SC Freedom Caucus
We are down to just six working days left in the 2025 legislative session — and there’s still so much critical work left unfinished.
Despite the South Carolina House passing strong conservative legislation months ago, the Senate has yet to act on two major priorities:
- Banning DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) from state agencies and public universities (H. 4027)
- Establishing school choice so that a child’s zip code doesn’t determine their educational outcomes (S. 62)
Our frustration is real — and so is our determination to fight for you until the last hour of session.
Statement from State Treasurer Curtis Loftis on SC Senate hearing for Removal
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- By Curtis Loftis - SC Treasurer
I am not surprised by today’s outcome. We knew this process would be more political in nature than the serious legal hearing one would expect to overturn a statewide election. But today is just one step in this process, and we will now weigh our options on next steps.
I want to reaffirm to the citizens of South Carolina that I as your State Treasurer and the members of my Office have faithfully fulfilled our statutory duties to provide core financial management services to state government.
To be clear, there was no mysterious bank account, no missing or stolen money, and all funds managed by my office are accounted for and reconciled to the bank. South Carolinians can rest assured that their money is safe and secure.
SC Rep. Jordan Pace Response to the Recent Senate Removal Vote of Treasurer Curtis Loftis
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- By SC Rep. Jordan Pace - Chairman of SC Freedom Caucus
What happened in the South Carolina Senate on April 21 isn’t just about a so-called accounting error—it’s a dangerous echo of history. In 65 BCE, Gaius Cornelius, a Roman tribune who fought corruption and stood with the people, was dragged into a show trial by the Senate’s elites. Their goal wasn’t justice—it was to crush dissent and maintain control. Fast forward to today, and we’re watching a similar spectacle unfold as our own state senators target Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr., South Carolina’s most popular elected official, over an error he didn’t cause and couldn’t control.
SC Legislators Attempt to Remove State Treasurer & Move To Appointments
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- By Alaina Moore - United Patriots Alliance
SC Senate is Fast-Tracking a Bill To Remove SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis
It seems that the SC Senate Finance Committee has made it their mission to go after every financial leader in SC that has stood in their way of spending taxpayer money. After pressuring the former Comptroller General and State Auditor to resign, they have set their sights on the SC Treasurer, Curtis Loftis.
SC Senator Larry Grooms and Senator Stephen Goldfinch filed a bill (S.534) on April 2nd to remove South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis that is being fast-tracked through the Senate. On April 5th, it was polled out of the Senate Finance Committee with a favorable report of 22 Ayes and 1 Nay:
Taxpayer Tab Now at $8M to Investigate Disputed $1.8B, Related Matters
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
Editor’s note: This story is part of a two-story package today. The other story can be found here.
The S.C. taxpayer cost of investigations connected to the disputed $1.8 billion totals more than $8 million so far – and could grow by the millions.
The overall amount includes more than $5.3 million in legal fees and costs paid by four state agencies – the offices of the attorney general, comptroller general, auditor and treasurer – to five outside law firms; and nearly $2.7 million paid to a consulting firm hired by the Department of Administration, according to records obtained recently by The Nerve under the S.C. Freedom of Information Act.
Those records revealed more than $1.2 million in previously unknown legal fees and costs collectively paid by the auditor’s and treasurer’s offices.
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