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Thu, 10/15/2026

On October 15, 2026, the South Carolina State Ethics Commission issued SECAO2026-003 to make employers and employees aware of the laws…

Wed, 10/07/2026

The South Carolina State Ethics Commission will hold a special called meeting on October 15, 2026, to consider the issuance of a formal advisory opinion. The agenda will be posted on the…

Fri, 09/18/2026

On September 17, 2026, the State Ethics Commission issued a new Advisory Opinion SEC AO2026-002 advising…

Thu, 11/20/2025

An updated Commission Complaint form was adopted during the Commission's November 20, 2025 meeting. The previous version…

Thu, 05/15/2025

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2025-001…

Mon, 02/03/2025

Effective January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 2-17-90(B) of the Ethics Act, the spending limits for Lobbyist’s Principals will increase to $75.00 per day and $600.00 per calendar year, per public…

Wed, 12/04/2024

The State Ethics Commission has published the 2025 Public Official Newsletter.  It can be found at Ethics Brochures | State Ethics…

Mon, 07/22/2024

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion…

Fri, 01/26/2024

The Municipal Association of South Carolina and the SC State Ethics Commission have released a…

Wed, 12/20/2023

Effective January 1, 2024, pursuant to Section 2-17-90(B) of the Ethics Act, the spending limits for Lobbyist’s Principals will increase to $70.00 per day and $560.00 per calendar year…

Thu, 09/21/2023

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2023-001 regarding "procurement"…

Fri, 08/18/2023

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new …