Statehouse Report 24.38: Free speech, legislative awards, reading

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BIG STORY: Debate over free speech erupts after S.C. employees firedMORE NEWS: Legislators win awards from Riley Institute, ChamberLOWCOUNTRY, Ariail: Dept. Henry McMaster told reporters that the school “handled it appropriately.”But S.C. free speech advocates argued the dismissals were a clear violation of the U.S. Constitution. “And that’s not what free speech is about.”What’s worse, Greenberg said, is the firings took place at the direction of government officials. “There’s a lot of angry people on both sides,” Rep. Neal Collins, R-Pickens, told Statehouse Report. Editor and publisher: Andy Brack, 843.670.3996Statehouse bureau chief: Jack O’TooleWe’re proud to offer Statehouse Report for free.