SC House Approves Ethics Reform

Posted by admin on April 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The SC House overwhelmingly approved a package of ethics reforms today that are the biggest change in the state’s ethics laws in two decades. “While our ethics laws have been touted as the toughest in the nation, they were written before e-mail, the Internet, PayPal, cell phones, and even ATM machines,” said House Majority Leader […]

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2013 South Carolina State of the State

Posted by admin on January 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Each January, much like the president does at the Federal level, the governor of South Carolina addresses a joint session of the General Assembly to describe the state of our state. If you missed Wednesday night’s address, you can watch it here or read the text of her speech below. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, […]

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WHAT’S GOING ON: South Carolina Club for Growth Releases 2011 Legislative Scorecards — Names 43 “Taxpayer Heroes”

Posted by admin on December 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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, […]

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SC House Approves Ethics Reform

2013 South Carolina State of the State

WHAT’S GOING ON: South Carolina Club for Growth Releases 2011 Legislative Scorecards — Names 43 “Taxpayer Heroes”