Gavin Jackson

5 days ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 3, 2025: we recap the big state Democratic Party weekend which included big party names like Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore; also, a development in the 2026 gubernatorial race as Richland Democratic Rep. Jermaine Johnson announces the formation of an exploratory committee; and more!Also, you're invited to join host Gavin Jackson and special guest state Sen.

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 31, 2025: details on our live taping event coming up June 12 at 6 p.m. at Good Girl Brewing (early registration recommended); take part in Voices Collected, honoring the legacy of the Emanuel Nine; and more!Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!You can subscribe to South Carolina Lede in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Maayan Schechter |Russ McKinney |Gavin Jackson

Happy Thursday. You're reading The State House Gavel, a daily reporter notebook by reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinneyandMaayan Schechter that previews and captures what goes on at the South Carolina Statehouse while lawmakers are in session. We said we'd be back briefly, and we meant it. The Legislature returned Wednesday for one day only to pass a $14.5 billion state general fund spending plan that goes into effect on July 1. It wasn't the only issue lawmakers dealt with in their return.

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Maayan Schechter |Russ McKinney |Gavin Jackson

Happy Wednesday. And welcome back, briefly, to a special edition of The State House Gavel, a daily reporter notebook by reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinneyandMaayan Schechter that previews and captures what goes on at the South Carolina Statehouse while lawmakers are in session. Lawmakers have returned to Columbia for one day only to pass the $14.5 billion state general fund budget. It then will be sent to Gov. Henry McMaster, whohas line-item veto power.

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Gavin Jackson

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 27, 2025: lawmakers return to Columbia to take up the $14.7 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year; state Democrats have a big week with their convention and major events featuring two prominent voices in the party; we bring you one of the Voices Collected for our Mother Emanuel remembrance initiative; and more! Join us for our upcoming LIVE Lede taping on June 12 at 6 p.m., featuring Gavin Jackson, reporter Maayan Schechter, and...