SC House Approves Government Restructuring
On Wednesday, the SC House approved sweeping government reforms designed to eliminate the Budget and Control Board, cut the size of state government, and make the state’s executive offices more accountable to the Governor. “We got within a late Senate filibuster of reform, and after six years of debate, we’re here again,” said Rep. Garry […]
Legislative Leaders Highlight American Diabetes Association Fundraiser
South Carolina’s top legislative leaders will join The Dome Team Wednesday night to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. They’ll be working hard for the money as “celebrity” servers at The Blue Marlin Restaurant in Columbia’s Vista district. “This is a great night where we can all put aside our partisan differences and raise […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: South Carolina Club for Growth Releases 2011 Legislative Scorecards — Names 43 “Taxpayer Heroes”
The South Carolina Club for Growth released its 2011 Legislative Scorecards, awarding its “Taxpayer Hero” award to 8 Senators and 35 Representatives based on their voting records since January 2011. Scorecard ratings are based on 38 votes taken since January 2011 that the group considers “pro-growth and government reform.” According to Club for Growth officials, […]
