Update – July 19 to July 25, 2010

The House of Representatives has adjourned for the 2010 session. I hope that you find this update helpful and informative: Tax Realignment Commission (TRAC) Update – Sales Tax: The biggest news of this week as to our state government is that the TRAC Commission submitted a draft of its sales tax report which proposes a variety of changes that would have an impact on South Carolina residents and business-owners. The report recommends... Read more

Update – July 12 to July 18, 2010

The House of Representatives has adjourned for the 2010 session. I hope that you find this update helpful and informative: Town Meeting: I held a town meeting on Tuesday, July 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Odell Weeks Center in Aiken. Over sixty people attended and we had a good discussion about what did and did not pass this past session at the State House. S.C. Lottery: At the town meeting on Tuesday night, someone asked... Read more

Update – June 28 to July 4, 2010

The House of Representatives met on Tuesday of this past week for the last time during this legislative year. I hope that you find this update helpful and informative: Happy Independence Day: I hope that you and your family enjoyed the July 4th holiday and reflected on how blessed that we are to live in the United States of America. House Met For Last Time Last Tuesday: The House returned to Columbia last Tuesday to address any outstanding... Read more

Update – June 21 to June 27, 2010

The House of Representatives did not meet this past week. I hope that you find this update helpful and informative: Session Tomorrow: The House and Senate return to Columbia tomorrow for session to address any outstanding gubernatorial vetoes. The House addressed all of Governor Sanford’s budget vetoes two weeks ago. The Senate still has some budget vetoes left to consider tomorrow. Town Meeting Date Change: My town meeting scheduled... Read more