South Carolina Statehouse Blog

Columbia, SC – Rep. Nikki Haley today announced her opposition to H. 4112. The bill would expand the ability of public officials who possess a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) to carry their weapons in areas where the general public cannot.
Haley, a CWP permit holder herself whose staunch support for gun rights has earned her a […]

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This week, U.S. Senator John McCain took a large step back from his support of the infamous $700 billion Wall Street bailout that he voted for in 2008, saying he was “misled” by then-Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson [http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0210/McCain_suspending_bailout_support.html].
In response to Senator McCain’s new position, gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley released the following statement as it pertains […]

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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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“Senator Grooms has been a consistent, strong voice for personal freedom, fiscal responsibility and government reform in the General Assembly. We need more like him. It has been a pleasure crossing paths with Senator Grooms on the campaign trail, and Michael and I wish he and Carol nothing but the best as they continue serving […]

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Rep. Nikki Haley, candidate for Governor, today announced the pre-filing of three pieces of legislation in the South Carolina House of Representatives. The bills - the South Carolina Taxpayer Protection Act, the South Carolina Accountability in Government Act, and a Joint Resolution to establish term limits in the South Carolina General Assembly - are designed […]

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