South Carolina Statehouse Blog

URGES SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO AVOID TRAVEL, WATCH WEATHER UPDATES
Columbia, SC * Jan. 10, 2010 * In view of hazardous weather conditions across the state, Gov. Mark Sanford today issued a State of Emergency in all 46 counties, effective immediately.
An Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency was issued because it will allow state and local […]

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CHALLENGES NEW ADMINISTRATION, LEGISLATORS TO OVERHAUL S.C.’s TAX STRUCTURE
Columbia, S.C. - January 6, 2011 - In light of widespread agreement across South Carolina that the state’s tax code stands in need of comprehensive reform, Gov. Mark Sanford today joined officials from the Department of Commerce in putting forward the outgoing administration’s tax reform proposals. In […]

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BUDGET SETS SPENDING PRIORITIES AS STIMULUS DOLLARS DISAPPEAR
Spartanburg, S.C. - January 4, 2011 - Gov. Mark Sanford today released the eighth and final Executive Budget of his Administration - a balanced, activity-based $5.38 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2011-12 that prioritizes spending in yet another tough budget year, addresses the billion dollar budget shortfall […]

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Columbia, S.C. - December 23, 2010 - Gov. Mark Sanford today issued the following Christmas message:
“As we near Christmas Day, I wanted to wish every South Carolinian a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
“The Christmas Season reminds us of the things that really matter * those things that, although we can’t see or touch them, […]

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Columbia, S.C. - December 9, 2010 - Gov. Mark Sanford today joined Dr. Ludger Reckmann, CEO of the German-based ZF Transmissions South Carolina, to discuss with Laurens County officials and residents the significance of the company’s recent decision to put down roots in South Carolina. In July Gov. Sanford joined ZF officials in Friedrichshafen, Germany […]

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