http://schousegop.com/pressreleases South Carolina House Republican Blog Thu, 17 05 2012 17:21:24 -0400 Thu, 17 05 2012 17:21:24 -0400 en-us http://schousegop.com/styles/site_images/left_top_logo.png http://schousegop.com/styles/site_images/left_top_logo.png A little primer about "Crossover Week" for the curious political watcher. This was written by the Speaker's Office for the media earlier this week: http://schousegop.com/blog/107 107 Wed, 25 04 2012 00:00:00 -0400 COLUMBIA, S.C.—The House budget-writing committee advanced bills Tuesday that would cut personal income taxes and what small businesses pay on their profits in South Carolina. http://schousegop.com/blog/106 106 Wed, 28 03 2012 00:00:00 -0400 This was budget week in the S.C. House, so there was much talk about taxes and spending. It’s Columbia’s version of March Madness. http://schousegop.com/blog/105 105 Mon, 19 03 2012 00:00:00 -0400 After almost a year-long debate, the state Senate approved The S.C. Restructuring Act (H. 3066), a bill that will bring major reforms to the way our state government operates by consolidating functions under a newly-created Department of Administration (DOA). Controlled by the Executive Branch, the DOA will take over most of the day-to-day operations of state government which currently reside under the quasi-Legislative/Executive Budget & Control Board. Placing responsibility under a unified agency that answers to a clear chain of command will greatly increase government accountability and efficiency. http://schousegop.com/blog/102 102 Wed, 29 02 2012 00:00:00 -0500 South Carolina House Republicans and Democrats alike blasted Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday for vetoing their resolution expressing displeasure with a state agency’s move to clear the way for the deepening of Georgia’s Port of Savannah. http://schousegop.com/blog/101 101 Tue, 28 02 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Gov. Nikki Haley today vetoed an act protecting SC’s waterways & economic interests (H. 4627). Approved by a 111-0 House vote & then by a 37-0 Senate vote, the act: http://schousegop.com/blog/103 103 Mon, 27 02 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Columbia, S.C. – Today, the S.C. House of Representatives passed a bill (H. 4627) to protect our state’s waterways and environmental interests. The Legislation, approved by a 111 to 0 vote, reaffirmed and solidified an existing 2007 state law requiring the Governor’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Board to first gain the approval of the Savannah River Maritime Commission before it can take action on matters pertaining to the navigability, depth, dredging, sludge disposal and other collateral issues in regard to the Savannah River. http://schousegop.com/blog/104 104 Wed, 25 01 2012 00:00:00 -0500 A House Judiciary Sub-committee hearing was held yesterday on questionable data reported by the state Election Commission on the number of SC voters currently lacking photo IDs. The revelation of a SLED investigation into hundreds of reported cases where votes were cast by individuals after the date of their deaths raised serious questions of possible voter fraud. http://schousegop.com/blog/100 100 Thu, 12 01 2012 00:00:00 -0500 The 119th General Assembly reconvenes today. Here are a few facts about this year's session: http://schousegop.com/blog/99 99 Tue, 10 01 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Today, the SC Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could result in a recurring $3 billion tax increase and 50 percent growth to our state’s budget. Representing the plaintiffs in this case – who initiated this lawsuit by suing our state – the sitting Chairman of the SC Democratic Party has also been acting as lead spokesman for the plaintiffs in this effort to use the Court system to implement their vision of tax policy. http://schousegop.com/blog/98 98 Tue, 29 11 2011 00:00:00 -0500 The most important thing legislators do each year is write the state budget. Deciding how we spend, or return, your hard-earned tax dollars is a serious task that the House Republicans take very seriously. No budget is ever perfect, but we strive to ensure we prioritize spending and fund core government functions like highways, education, and public safety. http://schousegop.com/blog/97 97 Fri, 24 06 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The South Carolina Election Commission has set the dates for the special election to fill the House District 100 seat. The seat was vacated following the death of Republican David Umphlett. http://schousegop.com/blog/92 92 Tue, 07 06 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The S.C. Election Commission has closed filing for the House District 10 Special Election. Six Republican candidates have filed for the July 12th Primary. http://schousegop.com/blog/91 91 Fri, 03 06 2011 00:00:00 -0400 S.C. Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell, R-Charleston, issued the following statement on the passage of the Illegal Immigration reform bill passed today. http://schousegop.com/blog/90 90 Tue, 24 05 2011 00:00:00 -0400 “We were only one vote away from this becoming law; I was very disappointed to see the Senate vote down the clean Voter ID bill our state’s citizens supported. Given their clear Republican Majority and having enough Republican Senators needed to end Democratic filibusters, it was disheartening to witness the Senate’s Minority-dictated decision to insist on the same non-related provisions that killed Voter ID last year." http://schousegop.com/blog/89 89 Thu, 14 04 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The office of S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson recently issued an opinion that it believes the House version of the Voter ID legislation is constitutional, while finding parts of the Senate version "suspect." http://schousegop.com/blog/88 88 Tue, 12 04 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The House has approved – for the fifth and hopefully final time – legislation providing that voters in our state show a picture ID when they vote. Now, Voter ID is only one vote away from becoming law. http://schousegop.com/blog/86 86 Fri, 08 04 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Showing signs of economic recovery, state revenues were more than $350 million above last year’s General Fund, however, cuts were still needed in this year’s budget because of the elimination of the federal stimulus money. http://schousegop.com/blog/85 85 Tue, 15 03 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Legislation advanced Thursday in the General Assembly that would allow health care workers to opt out of performing some work tasks and limit insurance coverage for elective abortions. http://schousegop.com/blog/84 84 Fri, 18 02 2011 00:00:00 -0500 A House Judiciary Subcommittee approved Tort Reform (H. 3375) today, The lawsuit abuse reform measure moves on to the full House Judiciary Committee which is expected to take up the issue next week. This is a Republican Caucus agenda item. http://schousegop.com/blog/83 83 Thu, 27 01 2011 00:00:00 -0500