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“were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” --Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Edward Carrington, Paris, January 16, 1787
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” --Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Edward Carrington, Paris, January 16, 1787
How to make the old ICE seem responsible. The Bovino “Bullies” Task Force does the trick.
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How to make the old ICE seem responsible. The Bovino “Bullies” Task Force does the trick. - Secure Growth Initiative
Press Statement November 1, 2025 How to make the old ICE seem responsible. The Bovino “Bullies” Task Force does the trick. Washington, DC—Below is a statement of Frank Knapp Jr., managing director of...
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November 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
How to make the old ICE seem responsible. The Bovino “Bullies” Task Force does the trick.
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Settlement reached in Duke Energy Progress rate case
Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36%
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Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36%
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Settlement reached in Duke Energy Progress rate case - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
October 29, 2025 Settlement reached in Duke Energy Progress rate case Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36% Columbia, SC—A settlement has been reached on Duke Energy Progress’s (DEP) proposed ...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Settlement reached in Duke Energy Progress rate case
Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36%
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Rate hike proposed for small business cut 36%
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Missing Labor Data, Squeezing the Economy (Counter Punch, October 24, 2025)
Seth Sandronsky
Speaking of the necessary, we turn to the monthly federal employment report. It is a necessary but insufficient piece of data to understand how the economy is (not) working.
Seth Sandronsky
Speaking of the necessary, we turn to the monthly federal employment report. It is a necessary but insufficient piece of data to understand how the economy is (not) working.
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Missing Labor Data, Squeezing the Economy (Counter Punch, October 24, 2025)
Seth Sandronsky
Speaking of the necessary, we turn to the monthly federal employment report. It is a necessary but insufficient piece of data to understand how the economy is (not) working.
Seth Sandronsky
Speaking of the necessary, we turn to the monthly federal employment report. It is a necessary but insufficient piece of data to understand how the economy is (not) working.
Company picked to jump start failed nuclear project tied to Columbia atomic fuel plant (The State, October 24, 2025)
By Sammy Fretwell and Lucy Valeski
The company chosen to jump start construction of the failed V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project is a
By Sammy Fretwell and Lucy Valeski
The company chosen to jump start construction of the failed V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project is a
October 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Company picked to jump start failed nuclear project tied to Columbia atomic fuel plant (The State, October 24, 2025)
By Sammy Fretwell and Lucy Valeski
The company chosen to jump start construction of the failed V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project is a
By Sammy Fretwell and Lucy Valeski
The company chosen to jump start construction of the failed V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project is a
Economist Steve Rattner explains the current job market and how small business is “hurting”.
“In the last four months virtually all the job creation has come from big companies. The smaller companies all the way down to the very smallest business, 1-19 employees, they’ve actually been losing
“In the last four months virtually all the job creation has come from big companies. The smaller companies all the way down to the very smallest business, 1-19 employees, they’ve actually been losing
October 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Economist Steve Rattner explains the current job market and how small business is “hurting”.
“In the last four months virtually all the job creation has come from big companies. The smaller companies all the way down to the very smallest business, 1-19 employees, they’ve actually been losing
“In the last four months virtually all the job creation has come from big companies. The smaller companies all the way down to the very smallest business, 1-19 employees, they’ve actually been losing
Before the next data center debate in SC, read this story and see the pics.
What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
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What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
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Join us in the fight to protect our consumers.
Opinion | What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
Among cemeteries, baseball fields and homes, these Northern Virginia buildings power the internet.
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October 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Before the next data center debate in SC, read this story and see the pics.
What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
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Join us in the fight to protect our consumers.
What it looks like in the world’s data center capital
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Join us in the fight to protect our consumers.
Protecting the “Rule of Law” is goal of national small business organization--"Backbone" Podcast
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October 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Protecting the “Rule of Law” is goal of national small business organization--"Backbone" Podcast
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SC GOP state Senator defends “freedom of speech”. Criticizes government silencing efforts--"Backbone" Podcast
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October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
SC GOP state Senator defends “freedom of speech”. Criticizes government silencing efforts--"Backbone" Podcast
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National Guard network expresses concerns on misuse of state armed forces--"Backbone" Podcast
October 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
National Guard network expresses concerns on misuse of state armed forces--"Backbone" Podcast
Small businesses support new H-2C program to address “low-skilled” labor shortage
Washington, DC—The Secure Growth Initiative, a national small business coalition representing over 100,000 small business voices, today endorsed the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA).
Washington, DC—The Secure Growth Initiative, a national small business coalition representing over 100,000 small business voices, today endorsed the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA).
September 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Small businesses support new H-2C program to address “low-skilled” labor shortage
Washington, DC—The Secure Growth Initiative, a national small business coalition representing over 100,000 small business voices, today endorsed the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA).
Washington, DC—The Secure Growth Initiative, a national small business coalition representing over 100,000 small business voices, today endorsed the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA).
Over 12 million will lose health insurance unless Congress acts --"Backbone" Podcast
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
September 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Over 12 million will lose health insurance unless Congress acts --"Backbone" Podcast
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Affordable health insurance is facing a crisis if Congress refuses to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Fight back against Duke Energy Progress electricity rates going up over 15%
Public hearings start September 25th
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Public hearings start September 25th
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Fight back against your electricity rates going up over 15% - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
September 20, 2025 Fight back against your electricity rates going up over 15% Public hearings start September 25th The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce and AARP South Carolina encourage you to...
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September 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Fight back against Duke Energy Progress electricity rates going up over 15%
Public hearings start September 25th
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Public hearings start September 25th
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Fight back against Duke Energy Progressive electricity rates going up over 15%
Public hearings start September 25th
scsbc.org/fight-back-a...
Public hearings start September 25th
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Fight back against your electricity rates going up over 15% - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
September 20, 2025 Fight back against your electricity rates going up over 15% Public hearings start September 25th The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce and AARP South Carolina encourage you to...
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September 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Fight back against Duke Energy Progressive electricity rates going up over 15%
Public hearings start September 25th
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Public hearings start September 25th
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Do you want a 15% rate hike from Duke Energy Progress in SC?
Let your voice be heard!
If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties below), the utility wants to increase your electricity rates by 15%.
Let your voice be heard!
If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties below), the utility wants to increase your electricity rates by 15%.
Do you want a 15% rate hike from Duke Energy Progress? - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
September 16, 2025 Do you want a 15% rate hike from Duke Energy Progress? Let your voice be heard! If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties b...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you want a 15% rate hike from Duke Energy Progress in SC?
Let your voice be heard!
If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties below), the utility wants to increase your electricity rates by 15%.
Let your voice be heard!
If you are one of the residential or small business customers of Duke Energy Progress (see counties below), the utility wants to increase your electricity rates by 15%.
About Half of Adults with ACA Marketplace Coverage are Small Business Owners, Employees, or Self-Employed-KFF report.
Congress is letting the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credit expire at the end of 2025.
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Congress is letting the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credit expire at the end of 2025.
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About Half of Adults with ACA Marketplace Coverage are Small Business Owners, Employees, or Self-Employed | KFF
This analysis estimates that 48% of adults under age 65 with individual market coverage are either employed by a small business with fewer than 25 workers, self-employed entrepreneurs, or small busine...
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September 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
About Half of Adults with ACA Marketplace Coverage are Small Business Owners, Employees, or Self-Employed-KFF report.
Congress is letting the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credit expire at the end of 2025.
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Congress is letting the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credit expire at the end of 2025.
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South Carolina Supreme Court lifts injunction as Feds seek SC voter data (Post and Courier, 9-11-25)
“The information concerning those responsible, at the state and local levels, for carrying out our elections is a threat to holding fair and secure elections, free
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“The information concerning those responsible, at the state and local levels, for carrying out our elections is a threat to holding fair and secure elections, free
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South Carolina Supreme Court lifts injunction as Feds seek SC voter data - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
Post and Courier September 11, 2025 South Carolina Supreme Court lifts injunction as Feds seek SC voter data By Nick Reynolds COLUMBIA — The S.C. Supreme Court has lifted the restraining order that bl...
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September 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
South Carolina Supreme Court lifts injunction as Feds seek SC voter data (Post and Courier, 9-11-25)
“The information concerning those responsible, at the state and local levels, for carrying out our elections is a threat to holding fair and secure elections, free
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“The information concerning those responsible, at the state and local levels, for carrying out our elections is a threat to holding fair and secure elections, free
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Small businesses want their private, personal
information protected
Court should block SC voter details from being released to
the Dept. of Justice
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information protected
Court should block SC voter details from being released to
the Dept. of Justice
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Small businesses want their private, personal information protected - SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
Press Release September 9, 2025 Contact: Frank Knapp, 803-600-6874, fknapp@scsbc.org Small businesses want their private, personal information protected Court should block SC voter details from being ...
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September 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Small businesses want their private, personal
information protected
Court should block SC voter details from being released to
the Dept. of Justice
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information protected
Court should block SC voter details from being released to
the Dept. of Justice
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New Bill Offers Green Card Pathway for Immigrant Workers
A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would create a pathway to permanent residency for undocumented migrants employed in key industries such as agriculture, health care, construction, and emergency services.
A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would create a pathway to permanent residency for undocumented migrants employed in key industries such as agriculture, health care, construction, and emergency services.
September 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New Bill Offers Green Card Pathway for Immigrant Workers
A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would create a pathway to permanent residency for undocumented migrants employed in key industries such as agriculture, health care, construction, and emergency services.
A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would create a pathway to permanent residency for undocumented migrants employed in key industries such as agriculture, health care, construction, and emergency services.
Momentum for better immigration policy grows in Congress
“Strengthen Our Workforce Act” adds to movement
On September 2, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pushed to strengthen America’s labor force and support workers by introducing the Strengthening Our Workforce Act.
“Strengthen Our Workforce Act” adds to movement
On September 2, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pushed to strengthen America’s labor force and support workers by introducing the Strengthening Our Workforce Act.
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September 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Momentum for better immigration policy grows in Congress
“Strengthen Our Workforce Act” adds to movement
On September 2, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pushed to strengthen America’s labor force and support workers by introducing the Strengthening Our Workforce Act.
“Strengthen Our Workforce Act” adds to movement
On September 2, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pushed to strengthen America’s labor force and support workers by introducing the Strengthening Our Workforce Act.
Employers have used E-Verify for years. ICE's arrest of a Maine police officer raises new questions
Going beyond E-Verify can be risky
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Going beyond E-Verify can be risky
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Employers have used E-Verify for years. ICE's arrest of a Maine police officer raises new questions
The case of a Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities even though he was vetted by a government system called E-Verify is raising questions about what employers can do to make sure th...
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August 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Employers have used E-Verify for years. ICE's arrest of a Maine police officer raises new questions
Going beyond E-Verify can be risky
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Going beyond E-Verify can be risky
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Lt. Governor Evette talks about her background, McMaster’s surprise ask, issues, and her take on her opponents--"Backbone" Podcast
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Pamela Evette tells podcast host Frank Knapp about her surprise when Governor Henry McMaster called her to his office and asked her to be his running mate as Lt. Governor—something they had not previo...
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August 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Lt. Governor Evette talks about her background, McMaster’s surprise ask, issues, and her take on her opponents--"Backbone" Podcast
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Lt. Governor Evette talks about her background, McMaster’s surprise ask, issues, and her take on her opponents--"Backbone" Podcast
Listen to this podcast here.
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Listen to this podcast here.
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Lt. Governor Evette talks about her background, McMaster’s surprise ask, issues, and her take on her opponents | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Pamela Evette tells podcast host Frank Knapp about her surprise when Governor Henry McMaster called her to his office and asked her to be his running mate as Lt. Governor—something they had not previo...
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August 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Lt. Governor Evette talks about her background, McMaster’s surprise ask, issues, and her take on her opponents--"Backbone" Podcast
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Karen Riordan leading association of nonprofits--"Backbone" Podcast
Karen Riordan, president and CEO of Together SC (formerly the SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations), talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about how she got from the smallest state in the nation,
Karen Riordan, president and CEO of Together SC (formerly the SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations), talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about how she got from the smallest state in the nation,
August 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Karen Riordan leading association of nonprofits--"Backbone" Podcast
Karen Riordan, president and CEO of Together SC (formerly the SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations), talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about how she got from the smallest state in the nation,
Karen Riordan, president and CEO of Together SC (formerly the SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations), talks with podcast host Frank Knapp about how she got from the smallest state in the nation,
Rep. Hamilton Grant—drum major to state legislator—leadership counts--"Backbone" Podcast
First elected in 2024, Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland County went into his first year as a legislature with no expectations. He cites his leadership experience, including being a drum major at
First elected in 2024, Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland County went into his first year as a legislature with no expectations. He cites his leadership experience, including being a drum major at
August 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Rep. Hamilton Grant—drum major to state legislator—leadership counts--"Backbone" Podcast
First elected in 2024, Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland County went into his first year as a legislature with no expectations. He cites his leadership experience, including being a drum major at
First elected in 2024, Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland County went into his first year as a legislature with no expectations. He cites his leadership experience, including being a drum major at