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SC lawmaker fights COVID measures and mask rule he calls 'test vote' for state mandate

Hill did not join the overwhelming majority of his colleagues in wearing a face covering on the floor of the statehouse when lawmakers began their session in Columbia last week, and he is opposing a proposed rule that would require people to wear masks at meetings of a legislative committee on which he serves.

Local GOP leaders slam South Carolina Republican Party for 'interfering' in primary

The resolution adopted at an "emergency executive meeting" Monday night was prompted by recent campaign mailers for state House District 8 challenger Vaughn Parfitt that stated they were paid for by the SCGOP. Parfitt is running against state Rep. Jonathon Hill of Townville, who is seeking a fourth term.

SC Republicans want a legislative check on Gov. McMaster's emergency power

Rep. Jonathon Hill (R-Anderson) said he has heard many stories from business owners like Bethany Haile, who owns a Clemson hair salon, Bethanys Studio 1, and an Easley cosmetology school, Upstate College of Cosmetology.

'Attach your teeth to Sen. Graham's keister': Gun-rights group targets Lindsey Graham

Hill said he does not believe that protective orders will stop deadly shootings from happening. "No matter how many laws we have in place, somebody bad is going to get their hands on a gun and do something bad with it," he said. "I don't think we can prevent any and every mass shooting without also depriving everyone the ability to defend themselves."

Education reform bill passes South Carolina House after bitter debate about class sizes

Rep. Jonathon Hill questioned whether the consolidation of small, under-performing school districts that have duly elected board members will lead to lawsuits. Hill also said the costs for individual school districts remain undetermined.