State House Report #5
Electric Cooperatives, Judges, and Telephone Scammers The bipartisan House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee met again this week to further discuss the future of electric cooperative ratepayers who rely on Santee Cooper for their electricity. The Committee’s main concern, and my main concern, continues to be the protection of all ratepayers. The fact-finding meeting lasted several […]
Tommy Pope- The Latest from the House
Tommy Pope – The Latest in the House
Tommy Pope discusses the latest issues being discussed in the State House this week.
Tommy Pope – Hard at work in the House
A Busy Day in the House with Tommy Pope
Rep. Tommy Pope discusses the latest in the House and what’s to expect with the upcoming budget debate.
Live with Tommy Pope Discussing the State of the Judiciary, Nullification and Bait Bills
Rep. Tommy Pope discusses the latest in the House, including the State of the Judiciary, the nullification bill and the bait bill.
Crossover Deadline Approaching
Rep. Tommy Pope discusses the busy week the crossover deadline has brought the Senate and House of Representatives. He relates that they are quickly going through several important bills to be sure they are completed this session, and that next week after the crossover deadline has passed, they will begin work on the Department of […]
Legislative Update from Rep. Tommy Pope
Tommy Pope discusses the most pressing issues the House is working on this week before their furlough. First is the School Choice bill. He describes it as beneficial as it will give parents more choice in what is best for their children, but his mother, sister, and brother all taught in public schools, so he […]
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. 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.