US Edition9 SC House Members Want to Defund SC State University Amid Evette Controversy
Nine Republican lawmakers want to withhold state funding after South Carolina State University rescinded Pamela Evette’s commencement invitation over protests and safety concerns.
- On Thursday, nine Republican state representatives signed a letter calling for South Carolina State University to receive no funding in the next state budget after the institution rescinded its invitation to Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette as commencement speaker.
- University President Alexander Conyers rescinded Evette's invitation following days of student protests against her conservative views on diversity, equity, and inclusion; Evette described protesters as a "woke mob" and cited "credible safety threats."
- The letter labeled the university's decision "shameful" and "inexcusable," arguing "there is no reason why state tax dollars should continue to fund a state institution where not all South Carolinians are welcome."
- State Representative Hamilton Grant criticized the move as a "cowardice attempt" to weaponize free speech, arguing the university is already underfunded and needs resources for security, not financial punishment.
- The university is set to receive over 34 million in the $15 billion state budget proposal, though leaders have requested an additional $8 million for security upgrades; the House is expected to amend the budget in the coming days.
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Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are calling for funding to be withheld from SC State University after the school rescinded an invitation
9 Republican representatives urge defunding SC State after Evette invite withdrawn
A group of South Carolina lawmakers circulated a letter calling for the defunding of South Carolina State University after the school rescinded its invitation to Lt. Governor Pamela Evette to serve as commencement speaker.
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