9 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Nine Republican lawmakers want to withhold state funding after South Carolina State University rescinded Pamela Evette’s commencement invitation over protests and safety concerns.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 following the institution's decision to rescind Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette's commencement invitation.
- University President Alexander Conyers rescinded the invitation following days of student protests against the conservative leader; Evette described the demonstrators as a "woke mob" and cited "credible safety threats" for the cancellation.
- The letter labeled the university's decision "shameful" and "inexcusable," with lawmakers arguing that "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, noting the university requires resources for security rather than facing financial retaliation.
- The university is set to receive over 34 million in the $15 billion state budget proposal, though leaders have requested $8 million for security upgrades as the House prepares amendments in coming days.
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