National Journal to Partner with SCGOP for 1st Congresstional District Debate
National Journal will serve as co-host for the “South Carolina Republican Party/National Journal First Congressional District Debate” to be held Thursday evening, March 28, at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, according to SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly. “As the race to replace Sen. Tim Scott in the First Congressional District is narrowed down to two Republicans, the South Carolina […]
Experts Project “SC Offshore Drilling Act” Could Create 7,500 Jobs
Designed to add South Carolina to the nation’s 5-year plan for offshore exploration and production, the South Carolina Offshore Drilling Act would add a crucial step in safely developing the state’s natural resources according to the bill’s sponsor Congressman Jeff Duncan. Congressman Duncan introduced this legislation last July as an amendment in the House […]
Congressman Duncan Returns Operating Budget Funds to Taxpayers
South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan announced that he would be returning a significant portion of his office budget to the taxpayers for the second year in a row. Duncan’s wish is that the returned funds be used to pay down the national debt. Duncan announced that his office would be returning around $200,000 or […]
House Bill Aims to Curb Unwarranted Drone Surveillance in SC
A bill introduced this week in the state House aims to limit use of unmanned aerial vehicles commonly known as drones. Representative Dan Hamilton (R-Greenville) introduced the legislation saying it will protect “individual privacy against unwarranted government intrusion” and added that his bill “will protect the personal privacy of South Carolinians.” “I believe […]
House Approves Measure Shortening Legislative Session
If SC House leaders have their say, the General Assembly will spend less time in Columbia. For the 10th time in 20 years, the South Carolina House of Representatives has approved legislation providing for a constitutional amendment that would shorten the state’s legislative session. “It is no secret that we have one of […]
