06 Mar Roads, Retirement Reform, and REAL ID
Truth Alert: Roads! After 30 years of lawmakers kicking the can down the road...
Greg’s Legislative Updates
27 Feb Fighting the Opioid Epidemic, An Initial Budget, and Education Improvements
The South Carolina House of Representatives had a busy week initiating a push to fight the opioid epidemic, producing an initial state budget, and moving again on education improvements. Legislation was introduced this past week by several House members, including members of the Horry Delegation, aimed...
20 Feb SC is Right Here in the USA
A major highlight of this past week was the celebration of the rollout of Boeing's 787-10 'Dreamliner'. Governor Henry McMaster, and my legislative colleagues joined President Donald Trump at Boeing's North Charleston assembly plant for the celebration. Made in the USA President Trump called Boeing's new Dreamliner...
13 Feb Business License Reform, Movement on Roads Legislation, and More Government Transparency
Our 5th week of legislative work in 2017 was the busiest yet as committees and subcommittees continue to iron out a wide variety of legislation. The legislative process requires most bills to begin in committee for an in-depth examination prior to being debated and voted...
06 Feb New Supreme Court Justice, Dam Safety, In-State Tuition for Veterans, Appointment of SC Education Chief
Each year, the General Assembly convenes in a joint legislative session to fill judicial seats throughout our state, including an opening on the South Carolina Supreme Court. In keeping with our constitutional responsibilities, my colleagues and I elected Judge George C. “Buck” James by acclamation...
30 Jan A New Governor, DJJ Issues, Moped and Locksmith Bills
Last week it came as no surprise to my Republican colleagues and me to see the US Senate confirm former Governor Nikki Haley to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations in New York, NY. Upon her resignation, Governor Henry McMaster was sworn in at...
23 Jan A Long-Term Infrastructure Solution
Getting the engine running - just like loading coal into the fire chamber of a steam locomotive, the State House was bustling this past week as members of the House and the Senate met in committees getting bills reviewed, debated, and ready to pass out...
16 Jan A Business Plan For 2017
For the past two years, I've been keeping our district informed of happenings at the South Carolina State House through the internet and social media, but not everyone has the inclination to get their information in this way. At the beginning of this year, I sat...
29 Aug Press Release: South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Releases 2016 Legislative Scorecard
To read the press release from the SC Chamber of Commerce, please click here! August 29, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has released the 2016 Legislative Scorecard, with a record 81 legislators earning Business Advocate Awards. Of the 81 Business Advocates, 16 are...
05 Jun Roads Bill Passage, Shorter Session, & Sine Die
Sine die (Latin meaning “without a fixed day”) Adjournment fell this past Thursday June 2, 2016, at 5:00 PM and marked the end of this year’s general legislative session. For a bill to have become law this year, it would have needed to pass both...