December 2024: Advocacy Updates
Worth doing:
- Share your input on public transit:
Attend a community open house or virtual meeting for Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT):
- In person: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 // Keith Summey Public Library, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 5 - 7 p.m.
- View the on-demand virtual meeting, available through Dec. 16: lowcountryrapidtransit.com - Share your input on Tax Code Improvements:
Main Street Alliance and Small Business Majority, two of our federal-level partners, have formed a coalition to focus on the expiration of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act in 2025. Today’s tax code disproportionately benefits large corporations and high-income individuals, leaving small business owners with limited support. That’s why we want to hear from you. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete this important survey. It will help the coalition prioritize what you want prioritized as negotiations kick off with the new Congress. - Use a new community resource: The Town of Mount Pleasant has launched a new Neighborhood Bulletin page on its website, designed as a resource for HOA leaders and community members. This page highlights major projects, town initiatives, and ways to get involved, making it easier to stay informed and share updates with your community.
Worth following:
State Level
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Legislative Outlook for 2025 – via SustainSC
"S.C. House legislative priorities are expected to include income tax reduction, fiscal relief for municipalities and counties that suffered damage from Hurricane Helene, pro-business and pro-economic development initiatives, liquor liability reform, infrastructure improvements/funding, energy, and school choice. Expect to see the South Carolina Senate focus on energy, public deposits, insurance/liability reform, and school choice issues, as well."
Federal Level
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Worth a read: High prices are a problem. Here's how to solve it. - “One way to fight high prices and build local economic power is to revive enforcement of the Robinson-Patman act. This is a priority of the current FTC, and we hope to see action on it before a new chair is appointed in January.” - via Institute for Local Self Reliance
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Good to know: A judge recently struck down the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule.
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What's coming: Congress is back for their probably-not-so “lame duck” session. Government funding, judicial appointments, and other key legislative priorities are up for debate before the new Congress takes office in January. - via TogetherSC
Questions? Input? Let us know.