A Federalist Blowout: South Carolina Ratifies the Constitution
May 23, 1788 – South Carolina became the 8th state to ratify the Constitution, easily doing so after just a few short days of debate. But was the federalist victory representative of the people, or were the antifederalists just outmaneuvered? Path to Liberty:...
South Carolina Bill Would Expand “Right to Try” to Include All Treatments for Contagious Diseases and Allow Medical Marijuana
COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 4, 2022) – A bill introduced in the South Carolina House would expand the state’s “Right to Try” law to allow patients who contract a contagious disease to try a wide range of treatments including cannabis. Rep. Melissa Oremus (R) and a large...
South Carolina Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 11, 2022) – Yesterday, the South Carolina Senate passed a bill to legalize a limited medical marijuana program despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. A bipartisan coalition led by Sen. Tom Davis (R) filed Senate Bill 150 (S.150) in...