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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 1d

Do folks know of any parent groups in Sumter, SC focusing on education?

SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 1d

NEW BLOG: ACA Enrollment Changes and How to Prepare: www.scjustice.org/aca-enrollme...

Some of the rule changes will cause many South Carolinians to be priced out of health insurance this coming year. We share some things to keep in mind ahead of healthcare enrollment season starting November 1st.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 5d

NEW from @kff.org, three in four adults SUPPORT extending enhanced tax credits.

Let SC Congress members know here: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 5d

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congress did not extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits which greatly reduces costs of ACA insurance for thousands in the state through H.R.1, but still has time to change their minds.

Please urge Congress to do so today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

#scpol #aca #uspol

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 8d

Use @kff.org's interactive tool to see how you or others in SC may be impacted by the end of the enhanced premium tax credits here: www.kff.org/interactive/...

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Bren @kindofnerdy.bsky.social · 8d

For our South Carolinians...

SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 8d

The debate for healthcare is vital for thousands of South Carolinians who are currently set to lose coverage due to a major spike in costs in 2026. Urge your legislator to both avoid a government shutdown and also extend premium tax credits today.

Take action: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

Urge Congress to Extend Premium Tax Credits!

Enhanced premium tax credits that have helped thousands of South Carolinians obtain affordable healthcare through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace since 2021 will be expiring at the end of 20...

www.votervoice.net

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 8d

The debate for healthcare is vital for thousands of South Carolinians who are currently set to lose coverage due to a major spike in costs in 2026. Urge your legislator to both avoid a government shutdown and also extend premium tax credits today.

Take action: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

Urge Congress to Extend Premium Tax Credits!

Enhanced premium tax credits that have helped thousands of South Carolinians obtain affordable healthcare through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace since 2021 will be expiring at the end of 20...

www.votervoice.net

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 16d

We are looking forward to that our Advocate of the Year event is this Thursday!

We invite you to come meet the team at SC Appleseed, and join us in celebrating our honoree!

For more details, sponsorship opportunities and to register if you have not prior, head here: www.scjustice.org/aoy/

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 22d

New Blog: Breaking Down All of the Healthcare Changes for Immigrants in the US (2025-2028)

www.scjustice.org/immigration-...

In this blog, we focus on healthcare changes that will impact immigrant communities. We will discuss when they will take place, and how immigrant communities can prepare.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 22d

Reminder! Please join members of @protruthsc.bsky.social for a webinar on Sept 18, 7 PM to learn how to get involved in education advocacy in South Carolina. #scpol

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 27d

Please join @protruthsc.bsky.social for a webinar on Sept 18, 7 PM to learn how to get involved in education advocacy in South Carolina. #scpol

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 27d

If you live in South Carolina, are on ACA coverage and likely to lose coverage due to the tremendous rise in costs of monthly premiums this coming Fall for 2026, we'd like to talk to you and work with you to share your story!

Reach out to our storyteller today at [email protected]

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 27d

“My fear is that we're going to just see a whole bunch of kids left behind because they're too afraid to attend, and that's not going to be good for either the kids or the community at large,” Rainville said.

Story in @postandcourier.bsky.social: www.postandcourier.com/education-la...

‘Why don’t I see my friends anymore?’ Parents fear deportations are coming to SC schools.

Families with mixed immigration status or without legal authorization to be in the US are fearing deportations could come to their children’s SC schools.

www.postandcourier.com

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 28d

We signed onto a letter alongside nearly 400 partners around the US asking Congress to fully fund the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,and Children (WIC), one of the nation’s largest federal nutrition programs, for fiscal year (FY) 2026.

Letter: frac.org/wp-content/u...

frac.org

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 29d

The costs add up quickly, too quickly for many who will be priced out of the ACA marketplace if enhanced premium tax credits are not renewed.

Urge SC Congressional members to extend enhanced premium tax credits using our action tool today --> www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

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NPR @npr.org · 29d

The GOP said its overhaul of Medicaid was aimed at reducing fraud and getting more adult beneficiaries to work. Among the likely side effects: fewer services and doctors for treating sick children.

Trump's Medicaid cuts will hurt children's hospitals

The GOP said its overhaul of Medicaid was aimed at reducing fraud and getting more adult beneficiaries to work. Among the likely side effects: fewer services and doctors for treating sick children.

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MaximumEff0rt @maximumeff0rt.bsky.social · 28d

Come on SC don't let the most at risk slip through the cracks. Humans deserve Healthcare!

SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 29d

The costs add up quickly, too quickly for many who will be priced out of the ACA marketplace if enhanced premium tax credits are not renewed.

Urge SC Congressional members to extend enhanced premium tax credits using our action tool today --> www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 29d

The costs add up quickly, too quickly for many who will be priced out of the ACA marketplace if enhanced premium tax credits are not renewed.

Urge SC Congressional members to extend enhanced premium tax credits using our action tool today --> www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 8

The department has not yet released data showing how many of those students were accepted into the program, but any that were accepted would be children whom the state was not already paying to educate, but are now getting funds, said Jennifer Rainville, an education policy attorney at the center.

As demand for SC K-12 vouchers surged, religious private schools see a ‘blessing’

South Carolina’s expanding K-12 voucher program has sent hundreds of thousands of dollars to private religious schools. It’s set to keep expanding in 2026.

www.postandcourier.com

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Not that we know of currently. Some states have released some info on expected costs of plans though.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yes, this is 100% an all-states issue. Please connect with your local state advocacy groups to work together and share why this is essential to raise with your Congress members - ESPECIALLY if you live in non-Medicaid Expansion states.

WatchYourRepsSC @watchyourrepssc.bsky.social · Sep 5

This applies to all the states, not just SC.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congress did not extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits which greatly reduces costs of ACA insurance for thousands in the state through H.R.1, but still has time to change their minds.

Please urge Congress to do so today: www.votervoice.net/SCJustice/Ca...

#scpol #aca #uspol

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are disappointed with the gov's request for food restrictions to the SNAP program.

The best strategy for improving health outcomes remains supporting programs like Healthy Bucks, which gives SNAP recipients who buy produce extra money for fresh fruits and vegetables. Story: @scdailygazette.com

SC governor wants to exclude candy, sodas from grocery assistance program • SC Daily Gazette

The move is part of the Trump administration's "make America healthy again" initiative. A dozen states have gotten waivers.

scdailygazette.com

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Infographic for the new statewide hands-free law.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · Sep 2

You can find the full hands-free act here: www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025...

2025-2026 Bill 3276: SC Hands-Free Act

www.scstatehouse.gov

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