Thankful for many things
I’ve been very blessed in many ways and will take time this Thanksgiving to again count my blessings and be greatful and thankful for all God has done in my […]
Read MoreThe road less traveled
Earlier this week I mentioned that I would post an update on my rationale for the vote I would make for Speaker of the House. Instead, I’m going to take […]
Read MoreMost recent safety update: Oak Pointe Elementary
I appreciate everyone who called, emailed, facebooked or contacted me through the website with your concerns. I especially want to thank local law enforcement (particularly Sheriff Leon Lott ) and […]
Read MoreUnder the Dome
While thousands of Gamecock fans (me included) will be focused on the Georgia Dome in 3 weeks , there’s a lot of activity going on under the State House dome […]
Read MoreGov-elect Nikki Haley announces Fiscal Crisis Task Force
Gov.-elect Nikki Haley announces Fiscal Crisis Task Force Leaders with public service and private sector experience to assess budget challenges COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor-elect Nikki Haley today announced the Executive […]
Read More2011: Blocking and Tackling Legislation
As we approach the House Reorganizational Session next week (Wednesday and Thursday) it’s time to focus on pre-filing our legislation for the 2011-2012 session of the General Assembly. Pre-filing dates […]
Read MoreUPDATE: Safety concerns near Oak Pointe Elementary
For the past few weeks, I’ve received several calls, emails, facebook messages, etc about safety concerns around Oak Pointe Elementary School. Thank you for bringing this to my attention and […]
Read MoreCOMMUNITY UPDATE: November 2010
Tuesday is Election Day for 123* SC House seats, our State Constitutional offices, one of our US Senate seats and all US House of Representatives seats. We’ll also vote on […]
Read MoreInterested in appointment to Museum Board?
Today I received a letter from Charleston Mayor, Joe Riley, who is asking me (and I imagine my legislative colleagues) to appoint one person to the State Advisory Board for […]
Read MoreA Gamecock Guarantee?
Say what? Did I hear that correctly? Granted “it is Vanderbilt” (footnote: they have won a few against us lately ), but isn’t a Gamecock Guarantee in anything a risky […]
Read MoreInterested in being a Page at the State House?
As you may know, each member of the SC House of Representatives is entitled to designate one Page for each session. With my Page Appointment due to the House Clerk […]
Read MoreThe State: Guest Columnist
Earlier this week, I found this column by The State Editorial Board member, Cindi Ross Scoppe. As someone who has been personally involved from the start with On-The-Record Voting, I […]
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