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CVSC Releases 2022 Early Endorsements

The Board of Directors of Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) announced its early endorsement of 18 State Representatives in the 2022 election. “South Carolina needs champions in the House who will fight for clean air and water, stand up…

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DHEC Reform: a Deep Dive

We thought we’d take a break from our regularly scheduled programming this week and give you a deep dive into S.2, the DHEC reform bill introduced last Year by Senator Peeler. I don’t think it will be any surprise to…

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The Future of DHEC & The Conservation Enhancement Act

The second Year of session is always interesting, and this Year is following suit. Your Government Relations team at CVSC continues to be on the ground championing pro-conservation legislation and educating legislators on the importance of preserving and…

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PFAS, Funding, & The Conservation Enhancement Act!

Your friendly Government Relations Team at CVSC hopes your favored team won the Superbowl on Sunday – and how about that halftime show, my fellow millennials? Last week, the Senate continued to debate the Compassionate Care Act on Tuesday and…

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What are PFAS?

PFAS are a group of highly toxic, man-made chemicals that have been manufactured and used for decades in waterproof, stain-resistant, and non-stick products, as well as firefighting foam. These toxic ‘forever chemicals’ build up in our bodies over time and…

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SC Conservation Enhancement Act and ARPA Funding

Last week was jammed packed for our state leaders in Columbia. From continuing their many discussions on where to allocate funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the usual business of our state agencies presenting their…

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Offshore Wind and Updates from Santee Cooper!

This is Meagan Diedolf, the new CVSC Government Relations Director with your weekly hotlist. This session has been fast paced and rapid fire, but I’ve been honored to represent CVSC in the lobby and I’ve learned a ton.

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Final Version of the Pyrolysis Bill, PFAS, and More

Week two of the 2022 legislative Year is in the books. And, while it was a short week because of weather conditions, we persisted in making sure every South Carolinian has clean air, clean water, and access to…

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Welcome to a New Legislative Year

Welcome back to a new legislative Year! I hope you are healthy and hopeful. Let’s jump into our preview of this legislative Year! While lawmakers continue to respond to the pandemic and the enduring impact it…