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South Carolina’s financial management infrastructure is at a critical juncture. A recently discovered $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy revealed significant vulnerabilities in the state’s financial reporting systems. The current architecture is fragmented, inefficient, and outdated.

Complementing the Declaration of Digital Independence PREAMBLE We, the citizens of South Carolina, in pursuit of a transparent, accountable, and opportunity-rich future, affirm the following rights to safeguard liberty, economic freedom, and technological dignity in the age of artificial intelligence, digital capital, and blockchain governance. Article I – Right to transparency in governance and Public Accountability Every citizen has the right to real-time transparency in all state and local...

Why South Carolina must lead the next wave of digital infrastructure and AI governance By Dennis Fassuliotis, President, South Carolina Emerging Tech Association Inc. South Carolina made history in 1830 when it launched the Best Friend of Charleston, the first steam-powered passenger train in the United States. That locomotive wasn’t just a marvel, it was a message. Our state wasn’t afraid to lead, to connect communities, and to embrace the future. Today, nearly 200 years later, we just...