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Monday, May 13, 2013

House moves bills over to Senate in shorter session

The House of Representatives adjourned for a week after finishing a successful “crossover week” and getting important House legislation......Full Story

A look at SC House’s ethics reform bill

Thursday, May 02, 2013

The House approved dozens of pieces of legislation last week in advance of the “crossover” deadline on May 1. The most important piece...Full Story


Legislature pushes bills before ‘crossover’ deadline

Monday, April 29, 2013

Two bills received key committee approval this week, setting up critical floor debates before the “crossover” deadline on May 1.Full Story


Opposition to Obamacare continues in state budget

Monday, April 01, 2013

In an odd show of unanimity, friends, family and acquaintances state that I have been cranky for the past few weeks. While I would prefer the term...Full Story


Legislature works on road funds and election reform

Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Hundreds of good, qualified candidates were booted off the 2012 ballot by the State Supreme Court on what was essentially a technicality. We knew for...Full Story


Much legislative work done in committees

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Those who visit the statehouse or watch on television consistently watch short or inconsequential meetings take place on the floor of the House. And...Full Story


SC Republicans mull changes in ethics rules

Friday, February 15, 2013

It was a very busy week in Columbia as the rubber hit the road on a number of important issues facing the General Assembly.Full Story


SC Republican agenda in action

Thursday, January 31, 2013

House Speaker Bobby Harrell said this week that the first weeks of the legislative session were like a duck on the water. Above water,...Full Story


Merrill offers his highlights from the 2012 legislative session

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The 2012 Session of the South Carolina General Assembly is now in the books and committee work and establishing priorities for the 2013...Full Story


Missed opportunities abound at State House

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

The General Assembly returns this week to address the governor's budget vetoes and to take care of a few additional minor issues. Originally it...Full Story


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