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Poll: SC voters support school choice legislation, Policy Council urges passage

A new S.C. Policy Council poll of likely South Carolina voters shows broad and bi-partisan support for school choice legislation expected to be voted on by the S.C. Senate this week. The bill (S.39) is expected to include privately-funded scholarships as well as taxpayer-supported scholarships for low-income students. The Policy...

Bryce Fiedler

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January 25, 2023

  • Poll: SC voters support school choice legislation, Policy Council urges passage

    A new S.C. Policy Council poll of likely South Carolina voters shows broad and bi-partisan support for school choice legislation expected to be voted on by the S.C. Senate this week. The bill (S.39) is expected to include privately-funded scholarships as well as taxpayer-supported scholarships for low-income students. The Policy...
    Bryce Fiedler

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    January 25, 2023

  • Poll: South Carolina no longer sold on Trump; Biden lukewarm with Democrats

    Just days ahead of Donald Trump’s first public 2024 presidential campaign event in the critical early primary state of South Carolina, a new poll from the South Carolina Policy Council (SCPC) shows Palmetto State voters are no longer sold on the former president. And in a head-to-head matchup with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis,...
    Bryce Fiedler

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    January 25, 2023

  • Poll: SC voters support key tax and education reforms, oppose abortion ban

    As Gov. Henry McMaster delivers his State of the State address Wednesday evening, a new S.C. Policy Council poll reveals voters’ opinions on key state issues involving taxes, education and abortion. It also shows that South Carolinians continue to suffer the impacts of inflation, and that most SC voters believe...
    Bryce Fiedler

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    January 25, 2023

  • Survey results – legislative scorecard

    Ahead of the 2023-24 legislative session, SCPC has been working on a scorecard to evaluate state legislators on our top issues such as tax relief, school choice, government transparency, and legal reform. In an effort to make this project a success, we asked for the input of our membership. A...
    Bryce Fiedler

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    December 15, 2022

  • Poll: Expanded healthcare choices key for SC voters

    Palmetto State voters want expanded healthcare options through increased choice and competition, according to a new poll conducted on behalf of the South Carolina Policy Council. Specifically, voters are in favor of ending the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) requirement for hospitals and healthcare facilities. They also strongly support giving...
    Bryce Fiedler

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    September 09, 2022

  • Poll: South Carolinians want more access, choice in public education

    Voters in South Carolina want bold action to increase access and choice in public education, according to a new poll conducted on behalf of the South Carolina Policy Council. The survey results indicate that voters are concerned about their public schools and believe in policies that expand school choice to address...
    Bryce Fiedler

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    September 09, 2022

  • Poll: SC voters not sold on constitutional amendments – yet

    Two proposed constitutional amendments that would increase the state’s reserve “rainy-day” accounts to help South Carolina government manage budget shortfalls have yet to gain popular support, and more voter education is needed to ensure passage, according to a new South Carolina Policy Council voter survey. South Carolina voters will decide...
    Bryce Fiedler

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    September 01, 2022

  • Poll: South Carolina Democrats, African American voters leaving Biden

    A focus on the wrong issues has left Biden’s most loyal supporters dropping himCollege loan forgiveness is the wrong policy for nation, South Carolina President Biden continues to lose support in South Carolina as only 34% of state voters say they approve of his job performance. That’s according to a...
    Bryce Fiedler

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    August 25, 2022

  • SCPC Voter Poll Release (May 31 – Jun 3, 2022)

    Inflation, gas prices are top concerns for SC voters as lawmakers return to Columbia for special session   Inflation and gas prices are among the most pressing concerns for South Carolina voters. Voters also feel positive towards legislative reform efforts focused on taxes, education, elections and transparency.  
    Bryce Fiedler

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    June 10, 2022