Dates set to fill seat vacated by lawmaker's death ...
Parliamentary moves raise questions about a lack of transparency on hot-button issue ...
Senator reportedly agrees to lift objection to legislation after securing concessions ...
Another bailout for a billionaire ...
Lawmaker wheeled out of S.C. House for second time in as many months ...
Excessive bureaucracy criticized ...
State lawmaker rolls out multiple bills targeting various abuses ...
Veteran legislative staffer reportedly tapped by speaker, GOP leadership ...
But will his leadership produce better outcomes?
"Soft on crime" concerns prompt overhaul of proposed overhaul ...