SC Senate Passes Healthcare Compact

South Carolina could opt out of many provisions of President Obama’s healthcare plan and be allowed to regulate its own healthcare policy decisions under a bill passed by the state Senate Wednesday. The bill, S.836, sponsored by Senator Larry Grooms and others, would make South Carolina a part of an interstate compact, with each state […]

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, […]