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January 29, 2025
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a recent letter , Gov. Henry McMaster asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to approve a request that would allow parents making between 67% and 100% of the federal poverty level to access Medicaid if they prove they are working or in

January 13, 2025
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – As the 2025 legislative session begins Tuesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges lawmakers to support policies that will reduce the cancer burden in the Palmetto State. ACS CAN South Carolina Government Relations Director Beth Johnson released the following statement: “We

January 9, 2025
South Carolina

Ian Padykula, PhD Ian served as a Legislative Ambassador and ACT Lead before becoming our new State Lead Ambassador (SLA) for South Carolina in January of 2025. As our SLA, Ian serves as the top volunteer in the state. Ian works closely with ACS CAN staff and leads the

September 24, 2024
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, GOP leaders, North Carolina legislators Donny Lambeth and Kevin Corbin, joined health advocates along with business and faith leaders to hold a press conference at the South Carolina State House. The event called on the South Carolina Legislature to enact Medicaid expansion and announced the launch

South Carolina Events

February 26, 2025EST
Columbia, SC

Join us at our annual Suits and Sneakers lobby day to make your voice heard. The event is held at the South Carolina State House in Columbia. Our day will begin with breakfast with our lawmakers in the Blatt Building.

State Contacts

Beth Johnson
South Carolina Government Relations Director
Stacy Jacobson
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager
Jon Charest
Grassroots Manager

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