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Quietly passed laws give legislative delegations more powers

October 16, 2020 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT At least one thing didn’t change in the S.C. Legislature during the…

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County legislative delegation tightens grip on Clarendon 2 school board

August 23, 2019 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT For many years, S.C. lawmakers have exerted considerable control over local matters…

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S.C. lawmakers getting county payments for ‘phantom’ delegation offices

August 7, 2019 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT A longstanding state law requires counties to fully fund delegation offices for…

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State lawmakers have strong grip on local schools in two S.C. counties

April 10, 2019 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT S.C. Sen. Kevin Johnson’s wife and daughter work for Clarendon School District…