SC House Passes School Choice Bill
Legislation aimed at helping low-income and disabled students attend independent schools passed out of the South Carolina House of Representatives by a vote of 65 to 49 late yesterday. “Parents have the most information and best motivation to make decisions for their own children,” explained Representative Eric Bedingfield (R-Greenville), one of the bill’s chief sponsors. […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: South Carolina Club for Growth Releases 2011 Legislative Scorecards — Names 43 “Taxpayer Heroes”
The South Carolina Club for Growth released its 2011 Legislative Scorecards, awarding its “Taxpayer Hero” award to 8 Senators and 35 Representatives based on their voting records since January 2011. Scorecard ratings are based on 38 votes taken since January 2011 that the group considers “pro-growth and government reform.” According to Club for Growth officials, […]
