South Carolina Statehouse Blog

Columbia, SC – State Senator Vincent Sheheen (D-Camden) announced today that his plan to enact legislative oversight of state agencies is gaining momentum. Sheheen’s plan to overhaul the way state government is operated has been incorporated into a reform measure to make the state’s Department of Disability and Special Needs (DDSN) a cabinet level agency.
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At a forum this week, I spoke out in favor of finding ways to break the government’s cycle of handouts and dependency.
Yes, I believe government is “breeding a culture of dependency” which has grown out of control, and frankly, amounts to little more than socialism, paid for by hard-working, tax-paying families… against their wishes.
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In response to Governor Sanford’s eighth and final State of the State address, Representative Nikki Haley released the following statement:
“To his credit, the Governor has turned the page on his personal problems and is focused on improving our state’s economy and on fixing our dysfunctional state government. I, for one, am happy to work […]

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For Governor Sanford’s complete prepared remarks for the 2010 State of the State, click the link below.
2010 State of the State (PDF)

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Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Senate Republican Caucus today blocked an effort by Senate Democrats to fast-track reform of the state’s Employment Security Commission.
Senate Democrats moved to put a reform plan for the state’s work force development agency on special order - a move that would put the bill in the top spot of […]

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