Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Both houses of the state Legislature have taken important steps toward letting citizens know how they vote. In January, the House and the Senate approved legislation requiring lawmakers to vote on more issues by roll call instead of by voice only. The House is now considering a proposal that would improve [...]
The State April 27, 2009 Contenders would use federal aid By JOHN O’CONNOR joconnor@thestate.com South Carolina’s GOP contenders for governor said they would accept $700 million in disputed federal aid. But most said they understood Gov. Mark Sanford’s push to pay off state debts. The four candidates – two announced, two weighing bids – had [...]
I want to thank everyone from across the state that has helped in the movement to require legislative votes on the record. Despite the cuts and bruises, we have made progress in this fight. The Rule passage in January gave us an unprecedented number of votes on the record. That Rule does not include uncontested [...]
H. 3047 Spending Accountability Act passed subcommittee today. This bill would require legislators to vote on the record. Legislators should not be the ones deciding what votes the public sees and what they don’t. I continue to believe in making this Rule, that we were able to pass in January, a permanent law. It is [...]
It’s time for action and I need your help! I have worked very hard this past year to get the public their legislator’s votes on the record. After a brutal fight this summer, both Houses passed a Rule in January that has allowed us to see more legislative votes on the record than ever before. [...]
Lexington, S.C. – State Representative Nikki Haley today announced that applications for the 2009 Nikki Haley Scholarship are now available. “I am excited that for the fifth year in a row, I am able to offer three scholarships to deserving students in our community,” said Rep. Haley. “My hope is that these scholarships will help [...]
