Category Archives: The Law
People with Felony Records can Vote in South Carolina. Here’s how:
The South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center is a valuable resource for low income South Carolinians to overcome social, economic & legal injustice. With an office in downtown Columbia they have a staff that includes attorneys, outreach workers, and community … Continue reading
Compassionate Care Act Call to Action
The sponsor of the Compassionate Care Act bill, Sen. Tom Davis, is seeking input from his stakeholders prior to the bill being moved into the Medical Affairs full committee. The next hearing is scheduled for March 13. Sen. Davis needs … Continue reading
Important Legislative Information- TAKE ACTION
Two positive developments from this last week are: 1) SC Election Commission Executive Director Marci Andino told a Senate judiciary subcommittee that all the voting systems available for the state to purchase have a paper trail (see the article on … Continue reading
From the Desk of the Chair
Greetings Greenwood County Democrats, As we move closer to 2020, we must revisit the issue of Real ID. Some of you have already taken care of this. For those of you who have not and wish to become better … Continue reading
GWCDP Breakfast Meeting Minutes – Nov 4, 2017
Meeting Called to Order 9:30 am: Chair, Charles Lewis Opening Prayer: Rev. James Thompson Introduction of Special Guests: Sen. Floyd Nicholson Ryan & Ryan Senator Nicholson introduced Don and Barron Ryan, the father and son piano duo known as Ryan & … Continue reading
Here are the cases you should be watching
After a three-month break, the Supreme Court of the United States is back in session this week – and we are watching a number of cases that will impact our democracy and civil rights. Learn more about our top cases … Continue reading
