www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-04-09 22:15:38

SUMMARY: North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and visited the Family Justice Center to announce a new cold case unit to investigate sexual assault crimes. He praised the efforts to address the rape kit backlog, which was cleared last year, testing about 12,000 kits and leading to over 250 arrests. Survivors like Valerie Patterson shared their experiences, highlighting the significance of these efforts. Governor Stein also emphasized the need for specialized cold case investigators to help solve these crimes and urged funding for the unit through the General Assembly.

Gov. Josh Stein declares April ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month,’ tours family justice center

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-04-08 10:01:01

SUMMARY: The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill to build a gas power plant to address energy supply shortages. The state’s population has grown rapidly, with a 90,600 increase in 2023, making it the fastest-growing state. Georgetown County Senator Steven Goldfinch emphasized the need for more energy to support growth, as projects in areas like Ory County are delayed due to energy shortages. After intense debates, the bill passed 38-3. Goldfinch hopes new plants will alleviate energy shortages and eliminate peak hour rates. He anticipates another power plant within the next three to five years.

A bill aimed to address future energy needs in the Palmetto state was recently passed in the South Carolina Senate.

The bill allows Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to enter into an agreement together to build a gas power plant.

It’s important because state officials say we need more energy as the area grows, the bill aims to produce more power supply as demand in the state skyrockets.

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-04-07 09:25:17

SUMMARY: Senate Republicans passed a budget bill aiming to implement some of President Trump’s campaign promises, including tax cuts on tips, overtime, and Social Security. However, the bill faces resistance in the House, including from some Republicans. Meanwhile, protests erupted nationwide against Trump’s tariffs, which are affecting various industries, from auto parts to agriculture. Critics, including some of Trump’s own advisers, warn that these tariffs could harm the economy, with stock market losses and rising inflation. Despite this, Trump and his administration maintain that tariffs will benefit the middle class and lead to more American-made products.

Over the weekend, Senate Republicans passed a sweeping budget bill aimed at transforming some of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises into law, including plans to cut taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security. However, the bill faces resistance in the House, even from some Republicans who argue that it lacks sufficient spending cuts. Both chambers will need to reach an agreement.

The budget debate coincides with widespread reaction to President Trump’s new tariffs, which he has described as an “economic revolution.” The tariffs affect a wide range of industries, from auto parts made in Mexico to U.S. agriculture.

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