SC House Takes Steps in Approving Comprehensive Tax Reform
The House approved two of three pieces of comprehensive tax reform package Tuesday. Both bills were passed by wide, bi-partisan margins (104-3). “As I’ve said before, this is tax reform in support of a key part of our Republican platform’s call to ‘support a tax policy designed to help the economy grow, not stunt the […]
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 […]
House Approves Balanced State Budget. Includes Tax Relief, Port Dredging, Teacher Raises.
The South Carolina House of Representatives approved a balanced 2012-2013 general fund state budget today, sending more than $600 million in tax relief, prioritizing teacher raises, and adhering to the House’s spending limit legislation. “I’m proud of my committee and staff and all of their hard work throughout this process,” said House Ways and Means […]
