COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Senate will start its long-awaited debate this week over a proposal that would legalize some forms of medical marijuana for people living with serious
By Jamie Lovegrove
jlovegrove@postandcourier.com
The issue has been more pronounced in the House, where clusters of legislators can regularly be seen without masks while in the chamber.
S.C. House Speaker Jay Lucas spokeswoman Nicolette Walters noted that Lucas, R-Hartsville, continues to always wear a mask and strongly encourages all other members to follow suit.
Walters said the House is also planning to adopt several rule changes in January, allowing committee meetings to be conducted virtually and letting members cast their votes while in the balcony or the back of the chamber for more social distancing.
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