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Sickle Cell Treatment Act of 2018 Passed in Congress, Now Awaits President’s Signature
Wednesday | December 12, 2018On December 10, 2018, S.2465 - The Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018 - was passed by the Congress and now moves forward for the President to sign into law. The bill represents a commitment by the government to continue much-needed research geared towards increasing the understanding of prevalence, distribution, outcomes, and therapies associated with sickle cell disease (SCD). It also reauthorizes SCD … Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott’s provisions in approved federal farm bill to aid SC heirs’ property owners
Wednesday | December 12, 2018by David Slade
Tucked in the $867 billion farm bill approved by Congress this week is a provision meant to help owners of heirs' property obtain farm loans, tap in to federal programs and get assistance in resolving land ownership issues. Advocates have called the provisions co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., "a watershed moment" and "a game changer" for owners of heirs' property, who historically have been excluded from federal programs that assist farmers and foresters. Heirs' property is common … Continue Reading
The Significance Of Investing In Opportunity Zones
Friday | December 7, 2018by Elie Rieder
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created quite a stir when it was first drafted and eventually passed, with all sides of the political spectrum arguing for and against the proposed changes. It is unfortunate, but commonplace now, that within Congress there are tremendous divides on just about every major issue. On taxes alone, the estate tax, pass-through business taxation, certain personal tax matters, acceptable deductions and the various waivers, each and collectively, are lauded or criticized. … Continue Reading
2018 Bloomberg 50
Friday | December 7, 2018Senator, South Carolina - Politics Thanks to him, about 8,700 low-income census tracts are now designated as "opportunity zones," and they've become the next big investing fad as Wall Street discovers the potential tax savings. Last year, when Republicans rammed through a controversial tax package stuffed with big cuts for corporations and the wealthy, Scott's contribution to the overhaul barely drew notice. He'd managed to codify an idea that Silicon Valley luminary Sean Parker and a … Continue Reading
Analysis: Scott has ideas to help disadvantaged communities
Wednesday | December 5, 2018Editor's Note: The following is from an interview of U.S. Sen. Tim Scott by POLITICO's chief economic correspondent. It was first published on Nov. 20 at politico.com. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) sat down with POLITICO's Chief Economic Correspondent, Ben White for a conversation about bringing development to America's most disadvantaged communities. The $100 Billion Dollar Question As the American economy has grown more unequal, with urban areas thriving and rural areas falling behind, … Continue Reading
S.C. plans Opportunity Zones Summit in January
Sunday | December 2, 2018COLUMBIA -- Led by Gov. Henry McMaster and in partnership with the Office of U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and the Council of Development Finance Agencies, the State of South Carolina will present the Governor's Opportunity Zones Summit on Jan. 25, 2019, in Columbia. Taking place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, the full-day event will allow attendees to learn how to maximize the positive impacts of Opportunity Zones. "We're proud to partner with Sen. Scott and Gov. McMaster to … Continue Reading
One GOP senator’s plan to save rural America
Wednesday | November 28, 2018by Ben White
A little-noticed element of the 2017 tax cut law now rolling out across the U.S. would allow investors to defer capital gains taxes for up to a decade if they invest their cash in rural and small-town communities largely left behind in the recovery from the Great Recession. And at least one Republican senator believes the program, known as Opportunity Zones, could make lives better for as many tens of millions of Americans. "In the Opportunity Zones, the poverty rate is over 30 percent," … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott on Criminal Justice Bill, China, Auto Tariffs
Tuesday | November 27, 2018Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, discusses the outlook for passage of criminal justice overhaul legislation, President Donald Trump's planned negotiations with China's Xi Jinping, and the impact of proposed U.S. automobile tariffs on his state. He speaks with Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close." (Source: Bloomberg) Watch full video at … Continue Reading
Charleston deepening project allocated $41M
Monday | November 26, 2018by Liz Segrist
The S.C. Ports Authority has been allocated $41.1 million in federal funds to continue dredging work in the Charleston Harbor deepening project, which will yield the deepest harbor on the East Coast. The Army Corps of Engineers set the money aside in its Fiscal Year 19 Work Plan. The next opportunity for funding will be through President Donald Trump's budget in the first quarter of 2019. The S.C. Ports Authority is in the midst of deepening Charleston Harbor from 45 feet to 52 feet. Port … Continue Reading
The $100 Billion Question
Tuesday | November 20, 2018by Ben White
As the American economy has grown more unequal, with urban areas thriving and rural areas falling behind, free-market Republicans have generally stayed away from the debate about potential government solutions. That is, until Tim Scott came along. Scott, the first African-American senator from South Carolina since the end of Reconstruction, grew up in working-class poverty. And he's championed essentially the only congressional effort to close this economic divide during Donald Trump's … Continue Reading
Senators Scott, Graham speak out on planned overhaul of the Federal Criminal Justice System
Thursday | November 15, 2018by Tim Renaud
WASHINGTON (WCBD) - President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind a bill that would overhaul the federal criminal justice system. "The First Step Act" reduces prison time for some non-violent offenders. It also helps inmates learn skills to succeed as law-abiding citizens once they are out of jail. "We want to be smart on crime and also fair, and some of the laws that are on the books have dis-appropriately impacted certain races and groups of people," said Ja'Ron Smith, Special … Continue Reading
Senator Tim Scott honors women veterans ahead of Veterans Day
Saturday | November 10, 2018by Jenna Cisneros
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Senator Tim Scott hosted a ceremony to recognize South Carolina Women Veterans Saturday morning at First Baptist Church of Columbia. Alongside Scott, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a combat veteran also attended the ceremony and spoke about the sacrifice. "Women gave up their families, they gave up life on the home front to join those ranks to provide a great service to our nation," Ernst said. "When they first started joining ranks in the military they were … Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott honors women veterans at Columbia church
Saturday | November 10, 2018by Kristen Schneider
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) - South Carolina Senator Tim Scott celebrated Veterans Day in the Midlands, along with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst. Sen. Scott held a special ceremony honoring women veterans at First Baptist Church of Columbia Saturday morning. Sen. Ernst, who joined him, served in the Iowa Army National Guard for 18 years. Sen. Scott used the event to surprise Sen. Ernst; he brought in her daughter Libby, who is currently studying at the United States Military Academy in West Point. The … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott accepting applications
Thursday | November 8, 2018COLUMBIA - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has announced he is accepting congressional internship applications for available positions in his Washington DC, North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices for the spring of 2019. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students practical experience in constituent services, the legislative process, government policy, and press. The internship provides students with the ability to work with and learn from public service … Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott talks political civility, upcoming veterans event
Wednesday | October 31, 2018COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - As the election approaches, we spoke with South Carolina Senator Tim Scott on Wednesday, speaking on a few topics including civility and how we can elevate political debate. "I look back to Pittsburgh and I think back to 2015, we had a massacre of 9 Christian lives simply because they were worshipping, simply because they were black. We have to have a clear and decisive statement to anyone motivated by hate that we will not tolerate that in any corner of this country," … Continue Reading
U.S. Senator Tim Scott to honor servicewomen at Veteran’s Day event
Wednesday | October 31, 2018by Renee Sexton
There is still time for female veterans in South Carolina to register to participate in an event honoring them hosted by U.S. Senator Tim Scott, R- South Carolina. The recognition is at First Baptist Church in Columbia on November 11th. Participating female veterans will be presented with a Senatorial Certificate of Appreciation and a lapel pin so they are encouraged to register prior to attending. "I wanted to take the time, stop and say, 'thank you' to the women who are willing to put it … Continue Reading
Senator Tim Scott to accept applications for spring 2019 internships
Tuesday | October 30, 2018U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has announced he is accepting congressional internship applications for available positions in his Washington DC, North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices for the spring of 2019. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students practical experience in constituent services, the legislative process, government policy, and press. The internship provides students with the ability to work with and learn from public service professionals, as … Continue Reading
SC Sen. Scott praises economic growth at Hilton Head's State of the Region
Friday | October 26, 2018by Stassy Olmos
Hundreds of people showed up for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce State of the Region Friday, including South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and the special speaker, Senator Tim Scott. Scott acknowledged that the country is in a time of great divide and said we need people who believe in the future of the country. He talked about the great opportunity and economic expansion in the United States, highlighting the unemployment rate being the lowest its been in half a … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott visits Bluffton High School
Friday | October 26, 2018by Dan Hunt
Moments after delivering the keynote speech Friday at the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce's annual State of the Region, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott traveled to Bluffton High School to speak to an auditorium of roughly 200 students, teacher and administrators. One of his main messages was dealing with adversity. The South Carolina Republican told students that as an adolescent, he struggled with depression and a childhood that involved growing up with one parent who worked 16 hours a … Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott: Tax Break Program Creates 'Opportunity Zones'
Monday | October 22, 2018by Sandy Fitzgerald
A tax break program creating "opportunity zones" in more than 8,000 areas will help nearly 35 million Americans by attracting private sector capital through a capital gains tax deferral plan, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said Monday. "If you make it a long-term investment in one the poor areas, the fact of the matter, that tax is 24 percent," Scott, who made pushing the tax bill through a priority, told Fox News' "Fox and Friends." "This is a significant motivating factor for [the] private … Continue Reading
