South Carolina Statehouse Blog

WILL RAISE USC FLAG, DECLARE GAMECOCKS BASEBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS DAY, AWARD COACH TANNER ORDER OF THE PALMETTO
Columbia, S.C. - June 30, 2010 - Governor Mark Sanford today applauded the University of South Carolina baseball team for its inspiring national championship run, culminating in the Gamecocks’ World Series victory over UCLA last night in Omaha.
“Given last […]

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Columbia, S.C. - June 25, 2010 - Gov. Mark Sanford made the following statement as the USC Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers prepare to meet in the semi-finals of the College World Series tonight:
“I’d first congratulate both the Gamecocks and Tigers for their ongoing success at the College World Series, and wish them the best in […]

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Lancaster, SC– June 24, 2010– S.C. Senator Mick Mulvaney, Republican candidate for Congress (SC-5), today challenged Congressman John Spratt to take a position on middle-class tax hikes, given recent comments by his leadership and the impending expiration of the tax cuts of 2001 and 2003.
“The tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 lowered the average middle-class […]

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Columbia, S.C. - June 24, 2010 - Gov. Mark Sanford today joined state legislators, conservation advocates, and the business community to sign the Water Withdrawal Act (H.452), a stewardship bill aimed at ensuring that South Carolina’s water resources are allocated equitably. The bill establishes a permitting system designed to protect South Carolina rivers and allow […]

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Proactive job growth strategy created by private sector input
(Columbia, SC) – An innovative and proactive job growth strategy was made law earlier today. The Economic Development Competitiveness Act of 2010 (H. 4478) represents a key step in making South Carolina more attractive to new industry and helping our state’s existing businesses grow. […]

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