Legislative Update for the Week of 2/20/12 – 2/24/12
Here are the highlights from last week at the Statehouse – BUDGET – The state budget is generally the most significant legislation that the General Assembly deals with each year. It is made up of 3...
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 2/27/12 – 3/2/12
Last week was pretty slow in the Senate. Here are the highlights – CATHERINE TEMPLETON, NOMINEE FOR COMMISSIONER OF DHEC – After breaking a filibuster, the Senate voted 38-3 to confirm Catherine...
View ArticleLt. Gov. Ken Ard Resigns, ObamaCare
Last week was a wild one for the Senate. Here are the highlights – LT. GOVERNOR KEN ARD RESIGNS – On Friday morning, Ken Ard resigned as Lt. Governor after being indicted on campaign violations....
View ArticleA historic week in the Senate
This week marked a historic one in the state Senate, as Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell relinquished his position, and his Senate seat, to assume the office of Lieutenant Governor. People...
View ArticleLegislative Update for the Week of 3/12/12 – 3/16/12
Here are the highlights from last week in the Senate – Glenn McConnell Sworn in as Lt. Governor – On Tuesday afternoon, Senator Glenn McConnell (Charleston), the Senate’s President Pro Tempore, was...
View ArticleLegislative Update for the Week of 3/19/12 – 3/23/12
Here are the highlights from last week at the Statehouse – Charter School Bill – Following debate on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Senate passed H. 3241, a bill that would update the laws related to...
View ArticleLegislative Update for the week of 3/26/12 – 3/30/12
The Senate will not be in session this week (4/2/12-4/6/12). Here are the highlights from last week at the Statehouse – Unemployment benefits for fired workers – Last year the Department of Employment...
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The Senate finished March by passing a number of important bills. First, the Senate Republican Caucus passed a bill that will pave the way for charter school expansion in South Carolina. Charter...
View ArticleShane Massey Holds Legislative Town Halls in Aiken County
GRANITEVILLE, SC — Senator Shane Massey spoke with residents at his recent town hall at the Midland Valley High School Auditorium on Monday evening. He covered topics such as unemployment benefits,...
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Legislative Update for the Week 5/7/12 – 5/11/12
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR THE WEEK 5/7/12 – 5/11/12 Here are the highlights from last week at the Statehouse - CANDIDATES FOR 2012 ELECTIONS – Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court ruled that more than 100...
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