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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Bennettsville Training Information Date: October 9, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00PM Location: Bennettsville Chamber of Commerce 126 S Marlboro St, Bennettsville, SC 29512 Register here: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTrainingFCBennettsville

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This free in-person training will help participants gain practical knowledge of federal and state special education law, the IEP process, and effective advocacy strategies, with a focus on supporting families who need it most. We hope you can join us!

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We have our next Special Education Advocate Training date scheduled for Bennettsville, South Carolina on October 9th. Space is limited. Secure a spot by registering today at: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTrainingFCBennettsville Details below:

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

4/ It is very important that we all use our voice to speak up about this effort to radically change SNAP . You can find the portal to send your comment here: www.regulations.gov/document/FNA...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

3/ They have provided a comment period to allow people in and out of our state to provide comments to this proposal. There is a South Carolina portal for you to share your thoughts on the project between now and 11:59 PM October 15, 2026.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

2/ This demonstration project was intended to start on August 31, 2026, but has been delayed for feedback and to examine implementation. The Food and Nutrition Administration was found to have violated the law when it failed to put the waiver out for comment.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The State of South Carolina filed a waiver with the federal government to change the SNAP definition of food for purchase to rule out “candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages.” 🧵

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is part of a major Fall campaign for Cover SC, a coalition focused on better healthcare in the state. Amplify their campaign today! FB: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1... IG: www.instagram.com/coversouthca...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

NEW: Cover SC poll found healthcare ranked as a higher priority than reducing state spending and that it remains an important issue for voters this election season. Find the full polling data here: www.coversc.org/poll-data/

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We have enjoyed sharing our Special Education Advocate Training around the state this summer! Join us next in Allendale, SC! Date: September 11, 2026 Time: 9:30AM - 4:30PM Location: Simpson United Methodist Church 800 Flat St. Allendale, SC 29810 Register here: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTrainingAllendale

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We firmly oppose the Dominion-NextEra merger. We believe the proposed $67 billion acquisition by Florida-based NextEra Energy is a bad deal for SC ratepayers. That is why we have intervened at the Public Service Commission to make sure that low-income customers have their interests protected. 🧵

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

That’s why we oppose the merger and why we’re working to bring up these important issues before the Public Service Commission, before it’s too late. We invite all South Carolinians to stand with us, and we hope legislators will step up to protect South Carolina customers as well.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Based on our review of the proposal and NextEra’s track record, we are deeply concerned this merger only stands to increase disconnections, worsen rising energy prices, and create one of the nation’s most powerful monopolies.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

That doesn’t even offset Dominion’s $12/month rate increase that just took effect and gives us no protection against future rate increases. As proposed, we believe the merger is not built to benefit South Carolina customers.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Even as customers struggle to keep up, NextEra banked more than $5 billion in profit last year and compensated its CEO nearly $25 million. To accomplish this takeover, they’ve offered customers about a $10/month reduction in their energy bill, which that stops after two years.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The following year, FPL pushed the FL Public Service Commission to approve an $8.9 billion rate increase. They ultimately got an historic $6.9 billion rate increase that raised FPL's return on equity (profit) to 10.95 percent, higher than Dominion's and every other utility in the continental U.S.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In 2024, Florida Power& Light (FPL), which NextEra owns, cut off power to its customers at over twice the rate that Dominion did in South Carolina and nearly four and a half times the rate of Duke Energy Carolinas (which serves the upstate).

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

They’ve also asked for, and gotten, a fast-tracked schedule for the review of this takeover that makes it hard for South Carolinians to make sure that our interests are protected. We're especially concerned because NextEra is not treating its current customers well.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

NextEra announced this takeover effort weeks after Dominion was approved to raise its rates, right after Dominion was allowed to start building a $5 billion gas plant in Colleton County, and within days of the scheduled end of the legislative session.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

If approved, this merger would create the largest private, regulated electric utility in the country, and place immense power in a company that seems more focused on maximizing profits than providing affordable, clean, and reliable energy to its customers..

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our next Special Education Advocate Training date will be in Allendale on September 11th! This free in-person training will help participants gain practical knowledge of federal and state special education law, effective advocacy strategies and more. Register: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTrainingAllendale

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We're excited to share that Senator Gerald Malloy has been selected by the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center's Board of Directors as our 2026 Advocate of the Year! More info soon, but we hope you save the date and join us on October 22, 2026 for this special event.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

There are still many changes ahead that will greatly impact families across the state. Many immigrant families here legally will be facing Medicaid and CHIP restrictions starting this October. There will be more ACA and Medicaid changes going into 2027. Details: www.scjustice.org/immigration-...

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

Written by Misa Bailey, Healthcare Program Manager at SC Appleseed Blog Summary: There are many recent and upcoming changes to immigrant health coverage. First, DACA recipients are losing Affordable C...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Last week our Founder/Director of Policy Sue Berkowitz joined a special panel discussion in Orangeburg hosted by the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Care in Action. She spoke about the major healthcare challenges that state is currently facing and the steps needed to change course. 1/2

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We are excited to be attending this town hall to speak on healthcare challenges in the state with fellow South Carolinians. Join us for this free event, featuring @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social! See you Thursday.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Last day to register for our free Special Education Advocate Training in Greenville this Thursday! Free lunch included. Sign up now: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTr...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Florence Special Advocate Training When: July 24, 2026, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Florence Public Library, 509 Dargan St., Florence, SC 29506 Register here (space limited): bit.ly/EdAdvocateTrainingFlorence

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Greenville Special Advocate Training When: July 16, 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: United Ministries, Admin Conference Room, 606 Pendleton Street Greenville, SC 29601 Register here (space limited): bit.ly/EdAdvocateTr...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Our Special Education Advocate Training series continues with Greenville this week and Florence next week! Seats are limited and filling quickly, so register now to secure a spot. We have additional trainings coming in Aug! Stay tuned for information on those dates. Details on each training: (1/3)

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our free Special Education Advocate Training in Greenville, South Carolina is THIS WEEK. Register today to secure a spot: bit.ly/EdAdvocateTr...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Summary: - Bill increase will average $11.97 a month per household. - Dominion agreed to pay $3 million worth of bill credits for residential customers in 2026. - They also will pay $3 million over three years toward assistance for low-income customers.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

DOMINION RATE HIKE UPDATE: A settlement was approved by the Public Service Commission as of July 2. Residential rates will increase by 7.62% (about $11.97 a month). This is a 40% reduction from the initially proposed 12.73% (nearly $20). Will take effect during the next billing cycle. Details: (1/2)

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Disability advocates have helped create a new resource page for families around supportive decision making, providing individuals which alternatives to guardianship to make sure they make the best decision for themselves. Find the resource here: scsupporteddecisionmaking.able-sc.org/resources/

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Supported Decision Making Resources | ABLE SC

Access guides, trainings, counseling, and advocacy tools from SC’s Supported Decision Making project—resources for families, professionals, and individuals.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A new executive order was signed in May makes banking harder for immigrants, allowing banks to ask for extra proof of legal status. Details: www.nclc.org/wp-content/u...

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One Nation, Overcharged @onenationovercharged.com · 27/05/2026

Healthcare should be a right. Our system is wrong. One Nation, Overcharged is here! Together, we’re demanding a healthcare system that works for everyone. Are you with us? Join the fight to get healthcare right. 💪 onenationovercharged.com?utm_source=S...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We would like to thank all of the amazing partners who helped play a major role in the redistricting advocacy work across the past several weeks, including Veterans for All Voters, League of Women Voters, Phil Ford of Ford & Ford Group, ACLU, WREN, the Ubuntu Collective and the SC NAACP.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Redistricting attempt has officially failed!!!! Massive voter turnout helped bring this debate to a close, thanks to YOU. Thank you for showing up today SC. ❤️

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Voting is always critical, but today it’s even moreso in South Carolina. Early voting is open, and with redistricting discussions every single vote today is vital. #scpol

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ACLU of South Carolina @aclusc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A House subcommittee is meeting to redraw our Congressional map. New map could secure all 7 Congressional districts for Republicans while diluting the voting power of Black voters. Livestream: www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream.p…

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Lots of work to do today, whether you’re at the PSC for Rate Hike advocacy or State House for Redistricting.

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Reminder, join the community on Tuesday in saying NO to Dominion's Rate HIke proposal. Details, and tips on what to say here: www.scjustice.org/dominion-rat...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Reminder, join the community on Tuesday in saying NO to Dominion's Rate HIke proposal. Details, and tips on what to say here: www.scjustice.org/dominion-rat...

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

URGENT: We need ONE more person to sign up for the morning hearing in order to unlock a second day and more time for public input for dominion’s rate hike. Sign up here: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019b9... #scpol

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Justice Pets Leo, Toby, and Malcolm know that sometimes this work requires thinking outside the box. SC Appleseed doesn't give up when things get hard. We find another angle, another approach, another way forward. Donate today for Midlands Gives: www.midlandsgives.org/organization/scappleseed

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Midlands Gives 2026 is officially live! Give today at www.midlandsgives.org/scappleseed Your support fuels everything we do: defending Medicaid and SNAP for families who depend on them, protecting public education at the State House, advancing fair housing across South Carolina. Thank you!!!

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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center @appleseedsc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Dominion Energy wants to raise utility rates. 12%, for an avg of $20 a month or $240 more a year for most in SC. We have full details about the hearing, tips for how to prepare if you'd like to lend your voice: www.scjustice.org/dominion-rat...

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