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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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