Clemson University officials continue to closely monitor COVID-19 and are actively engaged in daily planning in an effort to inform and reduce the risk to faculty, staff, students and visitors from the virus. For continually updated information, please visit our COVID-19 website.
THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Last week, Governor McMaster suggested in a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and House Speaker Jay Lucas that they both agree to a time and day and he will call the General Assembly back to work in Columbia before June 30. The General Assembly met earlier this month without coming to an agreement on a continuing resolution to fund state government if a budget is not passed before the end of the fiscal year.
Lawmakers also need to pass a sine die resolution that would determine the issues the General Assembly can take up after the last day of session (May 14, 2020), including the 2020-21 budget.
Today, Governor McMaster announced the details of his economic recovery plan, Accelerate SC. Clemson University Trustee Nicky McCarter, has been named as a member of the Governor’s Accelerate SC advisory team.
BILLS OF INTEREST
The Clemson University Governmental Affairs office is monitoring several bills that have potential impact on Clemson. A complete listing of these bills may be found here. Click on the bill number for a description of the legislation, along with the bill’s current status.
NEWS AND FYI
Please follow CU at the Capitol on Twitter. Current news coverage of interest may be found here.