State Rep. Tommy Pope to seek reelection

State Representative Tommy Pope filed Tuesday as a Republican candidate to seek reelection. Pope represents District 47, which covers the York, Clover, and Lake Wylie areas of York County. The primary will take place in June and the general elections will be held in November. Pope is completing his first term in office, replacing former […]

Rep. Tommy Pope’s Legislative Update

Just getting past the budget debate, Rep. Tommy Pope discusses what is on the docket this week. There is a great deal of legislation coming through the House, since the focus last week was mainly on the budget. Some things that he feels will be of particular interest in his district is the Lake Wylie […]

Rep. Pope’s Legislative Update

Rep. Pope discusses the busy week in session. The budget is well underway, and it has shaped up to be a pleasing conservative one. The tax reform bills he worked on serving on the tax committee are also finally on the floor this week.

Session Speeding Up

Rep. Tommy Pope discusses the legislation going through the House this week, including the “Bath Salts” bill, a compromise bill regarding custody hearings, and a proposal for an “Honor and Remember” flag for those who have lost their lives defending our country.

Blue Alert and Tax Reform

Rep. Tommy Pope comments on tax reforms discussed in session today and is hopeful that many will be accomplished as early as next week. Rep. Pope also voices his support for the new Blue Alert bill.

New Year, New Session

Rep. Tommy Pope discusses the new year, the new session, and the I-95 corridor veto.

Ten Years Ago Today

Friends, Today we honor all of those who died on September 11, 2001. The attacks ten years ago changed our nation forever, and we continue to fight terrorism so that no event like 9/11 will happen again. Our military stands ready to defend this nation against future attacks. I know many families who have lost […]

2011 Legislative Scorecard

Conservative Republican Tommy Pope came through with a strong showing in the annual legislative scorecard. This year, Rep. Pope received an “A+” rating of 100. This latest report only confirms how dedicated Rep. Pope is to tackling the important issues facing our state and district. You can view the legislative scorecard online. Please visit his […]