Taking Care of Business!
Tommy Pope discusses preparing for budget week.
State House Report #8
Roads, Retirement Reform, & REAL ID This 8th week of legislative session was jam-packed with sweeping solutions to three major problems facing our state. In the House, we passed a bill to fix our dangerous and crumbling roads, give solvency to the state retirement system, and allow for compliance with federal ID card standards. For […]
I Wanna Be A Cowboy
Tommy gives a quick update on his week and the progress they have made in Columbia.
State House Report #7
An Initial Budget, Education Improvements & Fighting the Opioid Epidemic The South Carolina House of Representatives had a busy week producing an initial state budget, moving again on education improvements, and initiating a push to fight the opioid epidemic. For months, the House Ways and Means Committee has been gathering operating budget requests from state agencies […]
King of the Road
Tommy discusses the Business License Bill, the Roads Bill and the Retirement Bill.
State House Report #6
Remembering Representative Joseph H. “Joe” Neal This 6th week of the legislative session was marked with sorrow as we lost a friend and colleague, Representative Joseph H. “Joe” Neal of Hopkins, South Carolina. An ordained minister, Reverend Neal was first elected in 1992 and fondly remembered as a “gentle giant” and “friend to all.” His […]
I Got My Baby Back!!!
Tommy talks about session today and ends with a valentine message.
State House Report #5
Business License Reform, Movement on Roads Legislation, & Freedom of Information Act Our 5th week of legislative work in 2017 was the busiest yet as committees and subcommittees continued to iron out a wide variety of legislation. The legislative process requires most bills to begin in committee for in-depth examination prior to being debated […]
Tommy discusses how committees have been productive, Governor McMaster’s willingness to work with the Legislature and the Infrastructure Bill. Tommy also announces that he will seek the 5th district congressional seat once Congressman Mulvaney is confirmed.
State House Report #4
A New Justice, Appointments, & In-State Tuition for Veterans 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 to […]