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Fundraiser Reception We have a fundraiser Reception planned!With Special Guest Former Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins Thursday, August 12, 2010 5:30 - 7:00 PM The Garden House Bed & Breakfast 302 South Main Street Simpsonville, South Carolina Suggested Contribution Levels Host $250 Individual $25
Best Town for Families Simpsonville named one of "Best Towns for Families" by Family Circle Magazine: http://www.familycircle.com/family-fu...10/?page=7
Davenport Road update From Terry Bragg, CoTransco: Anders Incorporated plans to place the detour for Davenport Road into effect on July 19th, 2010. The signage will be place in advance of that date and “covered” to expedite the closure on 7/19/10. I will keep you posted should there be any changes in the proposed closing.
On-line Town Hall Meeting Today I would like to invite you to join me in my first official online town hall, which will take place Thursday, June 24 at 7:00pm. It will be a terrific chance for you to ask me any question you like, without ever having to leave your office or home.
Funding Our Court System by Cutting EntitlementsOn Wednesday, South Carolina had a front-row seat to the ideological differences between conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats.The debate began with a simple dilemma: How do we adequately fund our state judicial system so that both criminal and civil cases can continue to move quickly. Budget cuts to the system over the last several years have left our courts with very few reserves and staffing has been cut to the bone.
Protecting the Integrity of Our ElectionsThis week, the South Carolina House of Representatives once again approved a common-sense voting provision intended to prevent fraud and defend our voting system from abuse. The legislation requires voters to simply present a valid photo ID when they cast their ballot in our state’s elections. Currently, poll workers have almost no means of positively determining that a voter is actually who they claim to be casting a ballot.
Crossover Week = Busy WeekThis week was “crossover” week in the House – the deadline for the House or Senate to approve legislation and send it to the other chamber. After May 1, it takes a two-thirds vote for the other body to even consider the legislation.So crossover week is a very busy week in Columbia as legislators work long hours to debate as much legislation as possible before the deadline. While we debated dozens of pieces of legislation, three pieces in particular stand out to conservatives.
Protecting EducationIt is no secret that our state is undergoing dramatic budget cuts.It has been my position from day one that government – like every household – must live within its means. That means during tight budget years, the answer is to cut the size of government, not raise taxes to cover our budget deficits. That is a position that I know my constituents share, even if that means we must cut services to balance the state budget.
Fighting for TaxpayersThe House of Representatives approved our state’s budget this week after a marathon 23-hour session Wednesday night into Thursday.No budget is perfect. I believe this budget is in line with our conservative principles because we cut the size of government, we did not raise taxes to plug the revenue shortfall, and we made tough choices about how to spend your tax dollars.
Forcing State to Live Within its MeansThe House of Representatives will debate the 20010-2011 budget next week.Debating and prioritizing the wisest use of your tax dollars is the single biggest responsibility you place on us as legislators. As a conservative, I start any budget with the premise that we are not spending the government’s money; we are spending your money. |
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