March 14, 2023
Published by Diane Hardy at March 14, 2023
“The new EU rules will require ESG reporting on a level never seen before..."
March 11, 2023
Published by Diane Hardy at March 11, 2023
Is now the right time to take such a gamble with so much of the people’s money?
October 28, 2022
Published by Diane Hardy at October 28, 2022
"Very troubling" commentary from GOP Senate leader …
September 14, 2022
Published by Diane Hardy at September 14, 2022
Palmetto State can become a leader in pushing back against damaging "wokeism" …
March 2, 2022
Published by Diane Hardy at March 2, 2022
"Anti-American social credit scoring system” threatens Palmetto State citizens, small businesses …
March 10, 2021
Published by Diane Hardy at March 10, 2021
From visiting the State House to meeting with legislators and small business owners, MAPA strives to give a stronger collective voice to small businesses ...
By Diane Hardy,
MAPA Founder and Executive Director
Davey Hiott: Another S.C. State House Nepotism Scandal?
July 17, 2026
Did a powerful Republican leader kill a bill as a favor to his son?
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End the “Mean Girls” Club in Columbia
June 30, 2026
Are SC families paying the price when politics turn personal?
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South Carolina’s ‘Sweetheart Deals’ are Starting to Sour
June 17, 2026
Crony capitalists find themselves on the defensive as corporate welfare failures mount in the Palmetto State…
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Cutting Through the Confusion on S.C.’s New Income Tax Bill
March 21, 2026
South Carolina’s tax rules are shifting with temporary relief before concerning changes in 2026.
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SC Small Businesses Deserve this Break
January 9, 2026
Family-owned businesses are especially burdened when it comes to paying and calculating various taxes.
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South Carolina’s Wokeism Mentioned On Fox News
August 12, 2025
Ruby red South Carolina has some unique bragging rights when it comes to our woke bona fides …
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Numerous Reasons To Oppose South Carolina’s Proposed Tax Shift
April 7, 2025
Now is NOT the time to increase the tax burden on working-class people in our state.
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What South Carolina’s Latest Tax Bill Means For You
April 2, 2025
With middle class income earners having been pummeled with record high inflation, in what world would it be wise to...
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Tort Reform Distraction: A Winning Strategy?
March 3, 2025
What we have right now in South Carolina is perversion of justice.
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Knives Come Out Over Tort Reform In South Carolina
February 19, 2025
A high-stakes battle in the Palmetto State over lawsuit abuse…
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South Carolina’s Shockingly Deep DEI Rabbit Hole
January 28, 2025
Your tax dollars are subsidizing woke propaganda and discrimination… and it’s costing a lot more than just money.
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Can South Carolina’s Republican Supermajority Unite Behind Small Businesses?
November 13, 2024
An opportunity for real change has presented itself… will our legislators seize it?
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A Personal Apology For My Generation
June 28, 2024
It is time for each of us to assess our gifts and talents and decide how we can help …
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How Charleston’s Climate-Change Lawsuit Could Harm All Of S.C.
May 12, 2024
South Carolina’s unique climate change lawsuit threatens both its economy and reputation, and adds legal risks for small businesses statewide.
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ESG Legislation Unpacked: A Deeper Dive Into South Carolina’s New Bill
February 15, 2024
We see little evidence that states which attempt to protect their pension funds from ESG/DEI agendas fare worse financially …
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South Carolina’s Battle Against ESGs: Too Early To Pop The Champagne
January 22, 2024
Bill headed to the governor’s desk is just the beginning of what is needed to protect South Carolinians from this...
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“Groundhog Day” For Small Businesses In South Carolina
January 4, 2024
Lowering taxes across the board and enacting meaningful tort reform would help bring new businesses and prosperity to the Palmetto...
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South Carolina’s Venue Crisis
August 7, 2023
A perfect storm of factors has caused liability insurance costs for businesses which serve alcohol to suddenly skyrocket …
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Mom And Pop Alliance Uncovers Disturbing Partnership
July 13, 2023
National Governors Association linked to “woke” ideology …
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Going Woke – What’s Really Going On?
June 19, 2023
A look inside the growth of corporate "woke-ism"
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Alerting South Carolina To The Dangers Of ESGs
March 2, 2022
"Anti-American social credit scoring system” threatens Palmetto State citizens, small businesses …
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Mom And Pop Alliance Represents South Carolina Small Businesses
March 10, 2021
From visiting the State House to meeting with legislators and small business owners, MAPA strives to give a stronger collective...
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