Latest News + Updates from Bill Herbkersman

Today Executive Order by Gov. Henry McMaster: read more

1. Empowers parents to decide if their children should wear masks at school 
2. Prohibits local and county governments from using the state of emergency to enact mask mandates
3. Bans vaccine passports

The latest data from the SC DHEC see data

“Those families of victims to these capital crimes are unable to get any closure because we are caught in this limbo stage where every potential appeal has been exhausted and the legally imposed sentences cannot be carried out,” - Rep. Weston Newton. read more

“Robbie Kerr is respected by both republicans and democrats and has a sterling reputation for integrity, professionalism, candor, and collaborative leadership. We are delighted that he has agreed to take on this position at this critical time in our state’s history.” read more

 “We’re grateful to our local leaders, providers, and community partners for their efforts to get shots into arms as quickly as possible. They’ve not only helped our state achieve this two-million-dose milestone, but they’ve also allowed us to open up vaccines to all South Carolinians 16 and older much faster that we initially anticipated." read more

“From meeting the health care needs of South Carolina’s underserved communities to preparing graduates to excel in careers in all corners of the world, these rankings demonstrate the work our faculty, staff and students do each day to improve the lives of people across the state, nation and world” - William Tate, Provost + Executive VP of Academic Affairs. read more

“Tour officials announced Tuesday that Congaree Golf Club will be the site of a new tournament June 10-13. The event, which has not yet been named, will replace the RBC Canadian Open on the tour schedule after it was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic." read more

“Now that the majority of South Carolinians are eligible to receive the vaccine, and infections and hospitalizations have dropped significantly, state agency heads may safely bring back the last group of state employees working remotely,” Gov. McMaster said. read more

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says COVID-19 safety measures related to the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings will end effective Monday, March 1. read more

The Senate passed a politically motivated bill moving teachers up to Phase 1A, but what they aren’t saying is that doing so would be at the expense of our elderly population. How many doses are needed? What providers are you working with? What is your exact starting date? We can’t just say we want teachers vaccinated. We have to have a plan to have them vaccinated. read more

"Legal experts say trying to predict what the Supreme Court will decide on abortion is nearly impossible, especially with new members on the bench. So the journey for this legislation is far from over." read more

"Good news for Hilton Head travelers and commuters: the Cross Island Parkway toll will be no more effective this summer." read more

"The report used comprehensive data based on violent, property and hate crimes, in addition to factors like household income, average rent and health insurance. They also took into account of natural disaster safety and public health safety." read more

"We are confident, but we are alert and we will be sure that the closure does not happen," McMaster said. read more

"Priority will be given to minority businesses, applicants that did not receive other assistance, such as a Paycheck Protection Program loan or other CARES funds, to businesses with 15 or fewer employees and to businesses that demonstrate the greatest financial need." read more

"After hearing calls from citizens to reject a proposed resort on an uninhabited Lowcountry barrier island, a Beaufort County zoning board voted unanimously Thursday night to deny the request." read more

SC is one of only three states in the country without a law that criminalizes crimes committed out of hate for a person’s race, religion, sexuality or gender. I’m proud to co-sign this legislation, introduced by Representative Beth Bernstein for House 78 and Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, along with my colleague Representative Weston Newton, SC House 120. It is an example of taking partisanship out of the equation and uniting for the common good. read more

“South Carolina is blessed with the most beautiful and pristine beaches, sea islands, and marshes in the nation. Seismic testing and offshore drilling threatens their health and jeopardizes the future of our state’s $24 billion tourism industry. Today’s announcement is good news, but we must remain vigilant in the conservation and preservation of our coastline.” Gov. Henry McMaster. read more

“Rep. Herbkersman was instrumental in getting $1.2 million to renovate the facility. That enabled us to essentially gut our lab building,” ... “And after that, we were able to secure some other federal funds so that we could redo our entire factory.” - Director Erin Levesque, Waddell Maricultural Center. read more

Understanding SAFE Grants, a program, developed by Gov. Henry McMaster, to address the educational needs of eligible K5-12 students who attend a participating independent school in SC. read more