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ARIAIL CHANNELS CASABLANCA TO EXPLAIN SC GAMBLING LAWS, DEFENDERS
It’s no secret that Casablanca is probably one of the greatest films ever made. And one of the most memorable scenes from Casablanca takes place when Captain Renault raids a backroom casino and says, “I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here,” [...]
SENATOR’S PLAN TO OVERHAUL ANTIQUATED GAMBLING BAN, HELP CHARITIES RAISE MONEY DURING ECONOMIC CRISIS
Currently in South Carolina, anyone hoping to raise money for a charity by holding a raffle is, pardon the pun, out of luck. As are folks who would like to enjoy a game of cards — even if no money is [...]
DILLON COUNTY FOOTBALL COACH, LEGISLATOR MAKES ENOUGH TO SEND 10 IMPOVERISHED STUDENTS TO SCHOOL
Last week’s selection of JV Martin Jr. High School student Ty’Sheoma Bethea to serve as the face of failed, impoverished public schools during President Obama’s Congressional address was quite an embarrassment to South Carolina and Dillon County.
Democrats across the state and country [...]
SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM DISCUSES ANTI-CRIME LEGISLATION
In an effort to drum up support for a bill that would allow for warrantless searches of parolees and probationers Sen. President pro tem Glenn McConnell (R-Charleston) last week took to YouTube.
“Time after time, the police tell us that the big problem in South Carolina continues to [...]
FACING $966 MILLION BUDGET DEFICIT, COOPER DECIDES TO CREATE $124,000 FARM SUBSIDY
In case no one told the South Carolina General Assembly, we’re broke. Flat broke. We’re so broke that we just slashed 14 percent of the state budget and still ended up with a $966 million deficit.
So why, then, did Rep. Dan Cooper [...]
GOP GUV-LITE WANNABE HOSTS PRIVATE FUNDRAISER FOR DEMOCRAT
When you’re planning to run for public office as a Republican in South Carolina, it’s generally considered a really bad idea to hold a lavish fundraiser for a liberal Democrat.
But someone forgot to pass along that advice to local gentleman planter and Columbia City Council member Kirkman Finlay, [...]
CHARLESTON SENATOR TRIES TO RIP ON SANFORD IN LA TIMES, FAILS
When you’re a member of the South Carolina General Assembly, few people expect you to be a Rhodes Scholar or anything — although there are allegedly six legislators who are members of Mensa.
An understanding of the basics of the English language, however, is preferred when [...]
HARRELL BILL WOULD OFFER AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH 50 CENT CIGARETTE TAX
The details of State House Speaker Bobby Harrell’s much-anticipated cigarette tax plan were revealed this morning as he introduced H. 3584.
The main focus of the bill – the SC Healthy Families Insurance Trust Fund – uses a 50-cent cigarette tax to provide small businesses [...]
TIPSTER SAYS AT LEAST SIX MEMBERS OF LEGISLATURE ARE MENSA MEMBERS
An anonymous tipster informs me of a nifty little tidbit that, if true, would be absolutely astounding.
According to this person, there are at least six members of the South Carolina General Assembly that are, get this… members of Mensa.
For those of you unfamiliar with Mensa, [...]
SPEAKER TO INTRODUCE BILL TO RAISE STATE TAX ON SMOKES
South Carolina smokers who thought they dodged a bullet last year when Gov. Mark Sanford vetoed legislation that would have raised the state cigarette tax better take another breath.
House Speaker Bobby Harrell will introduce a bill this week to once again aim to increase the state’s [...]
