SC House Passes School Choice Bill
Legislation aimed at helping low-income and disabled students attend independent schools passed out of the South Carolina House of Representatives by a vote of 65 to 49 late yesterday. “Parents have the most information and best motivation to make decisions for their own children,” explained Representative Eric Bedingfield (R-Greenville), one of the bill’s chief sponsors. […]
Rep. Viers Resigns from SC House Effective Immediately
In a 5:25 speech on the floor of the SC House, Representative Thad Viers (R-Dist. 68-Horry County) resigned his seat effective immediately. Becoming emotional at times during his remarks, Viers informed the chamber that, “Tomorrow morning, the Marlboro solicitor will be seeking an indictment against me for the personal, and now public relationship between me […]
CRESCENT Political Notes: March 19
Filing for the June 2012 Democrat and Republican primaries opened this past Friday at Noon as federal, state, and local offices will be on the ballot this year. Here are a few incumbents and challengers who made campaign announcements. Senator Larry Martin (R-Dist 2-Pickens County) “It continues to be an honor to represent the people […]
Lt. Governor McConnell Will Not Seek Reelection to His Former Senate Seat
Since last week’s resignation of former Lt. Gov. Ken Ard and the constitutional succession of former Senator Glenn McConnell to the state’s second highest office, rumors have swirled as to Lt. Gov. McConnell’s intentions regarding the seat he held for so long. This afternoon, Lt. Gov. McConnell issued a formal statement to clarify his position […]
House GOP Files Comprehensive Tax Reform
In an effort to change the way South Carolinians pay taxes, Rep. Tommy Stringer and the SC House Republican Caucus Tax Reform Study Committee filed a package of seven bills today after eight months of study. Because of this week’s budget debate, the bills will receive first reading, be assigned bill numbers, and be assigned […]
