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News and Press Releases for December


Gov. Sanford Makes Friendly Wager with Nebraska, Iowa Governors

Columbia, S.C. - December 31, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford today made a friendly wager with his counterparts in Nebraska and Iowa on the upcoming Gator and Outback bowls, featuring Clemson and the University of South Carolina.

 

Governor: Unemployed Won’t be Punished for Agency’s Mismanagement

Columbia, S.C. - December 31, 2008 - Saying that he won’t allow the state’s unemployed to be punished for one agency’s utter disdain for accountability, Governor Mark Sanford announced today that he will continue aggressively pushing for transparency at the state Employment Security Commission (ESC) and will apply for a federal unemployment benefits loan.

Governor Sanford to Announce Federal Loan Decision

Columbia, S.C. – December 31, 2008 – Governor Sanford will discuss ongoing measures to ensure accountability at the Employment Security Commission and announce his decision on seeking a federal loan for continuation of unemployment benefits today (Wednesday, December 31, 2008) at 12:15 p.m.

Governor: No Agency is Exempt from Transparency, Accountability

Columbia, S.C. – December 30, 2008 – Saying that no agency should be exempt from transparency and accountability to the taxpayers, Governor Mark Sanford today again called on the state Employment Security Commission (ESC) to accept terms for a state audit and better data sharing with the state Department of Commerce.

A Christmas Message from Governor Mark Sanford 

Columbia, S.C. - December 23, 2008 - Gov. Mark Sanford today issued the following Christmas and holiday message to South Carolina:

Governor Mark Sanford Reminds Citizens to Volunteer, Donate

Columbia, S.C. - December 17, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford today asked that all South Carolinians with the time and resources to do so give of themselves to help those around them.

Gov. Sanford Issues Statement on BEA Estimates

Columbia, S.C. - December 10, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford issued the following statement on the state Board of Economic Advisors’ decision to cut this year’s and next year’s estimates for state revenue by an additional three percent:

Governor Sanford Proposes Tax Reform

Columbia, S.C. - December 9, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford today announced a three-part proposal to spur job creation and capital investment by cutting income taxes for individuals and corporations. The plan would:

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MARK SANFORD

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Gov. Sanford Issues Statement on House Rules Change 

Columbia, S.C. - December 2, 2008 - Gov. Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on the House’s rules change on roll-call voting: