South Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus

Setzler Joins New Carolina: South Carolina's Council on Competitiveness

2010-02-05T14:15:00.004-05:00

February 5, 2010 Setzler Joins New Carolina: South Carolina's Council on Competitiveness COLUMBIA, S.C. - State Senator Nikki Setzler is joining a select group of business and civic leaders seeking to create well-paying jobs in the state while positioning South Carolina as a major competitor in the global economy. Setzler joins the leadership of New Carolina: South Carolina's

Sheheen Fights to Hold State Government Accountable

2010-01-25T16:19:00.001-05:00

January 25, 2010 Sheheen Fights to Hold State Government Accountable Columbia, SC - State Senator Vincent Sheheen (D-Camden) announced today that his plan to enact legislative oversight of state agencies is gaining momentum. Sheheen's plan to overhaul the way state government is operated has been incorporated into a reform measure to make the state's Department of Disability and Special

SC Senate Republicans Say No to Jobs Legislation

2010-01-21T22:28:00.001-05:00

January 20, 2010SC Senate Republicans Say No to Jobs LegislationColumbia, SC - The South Carolina Senate Republican Caucus today blocked an effort by Senate Democrats to fast-track reform of the state's Employment Security Commission.Senate Democrats moved to put a reform plan for the state's work force development agency on special order - a move that would put the bill in the top spot of the

SC Senate Democratic Leader Applauds Nettles Nomination

2009-12-22T20:41:00.002-05:00

December 22, 2009SC Senate Democratic Leader Applauds Nettles NominationColumbia, SC - South Carolina Senate Democratic Leader John C. Land, III (D-Manning) issued the following statement today applauding President Barack Obama's nomination of Bill Nettles to be South Carolina's next United States Attorney:"Bill Nettles is a great legal mind and a tenacious fighter for justice. I am thrilled that

Directions to Annual Caucus Duck Hunt Event

2009-12-13T22:25:00.002-05:00

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Sheheen to Introduce Plan to Restore Benefits

2009-10-20T12:16:00.001-04:00

October 20, 2009Sheheen to Introduce Plan to Restore BenefitsCamden, SC - Statement of Senator Vincent Sheheen, Democratic candidate for Governor, on Monday's announcement regarding a special session:"Because it is so vital to the lives of everyday South Carolinians, I have drafted legislation restoring unemployment benefits and plan to introduce the bill on October 27th when the Legislature

Sen. Lourie Calls On DeMint, GOP to Denounce Inflammatory Rhetoric

2009-10-19T21:30:00.004-04:00

October 19, 2009Sen. Lourie Calls On DeMint, GOP to Denounce Inflammatory RhetoricColumbia, SC - One of South Carolina's two Jewish members of the state General Assembly, state Senator Joel Lourie of Columbia, today called on Senator Jim DeMint and South Carolina Republican Party chairwoman Karen Floyd to denounce the inflammatory comments made by Bamberg County GOP chairman, Mr. Edwin O. Merwin

Leventis Letter to Gov. Sanford on Ozmint

2009-09-14T09:20:00.001-04:00

/leventis%20letter%209-11-09.pdfSeptember 14, 2009Leventis Calls on Sanford to Remove Corrections DirectorSumter, SC - State Senator Phil Leventis of Sumter today released a letter to Governor Mark Sanford calling for the removal of Department of Correction chief Jon Ozmint.From the letter: "His (Ozmint) actions as director are marked by a lack of candor, arrogance and a poor leadership style. He

Sanford's hobby? Being governor

2009-07-23T00:27:00.005-04:00

Sanford's hobby? Being governorBy S.C. Sen. John LandSpecial to SC Statehouse ReportJULY 10, 2009 -- It was early on the afternoon of Monday, June 22, when I received a phone call telling me Gov. Mark Sanford was missing. I was told no one knew where he was, not even his wife. Folks remarked how odd it was that our state's chief executive would disappear and not tell anyone where he was going.

SC Senate Democratic Leader Questions Sanford's Priorities

2009-06-25T12:15:00.001-04:00

June 25, 2009SC Senate Democratic Leader Questions Sanford's Priorities Columbia, SC - South Carolina Senate Democratic Leader John C. Land, III (D-Manning) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Mark Sanford's June 24th remark on his continuing time in office. "Yesterday, Mark Sanford said that (quote) 'Over the time that I have left in office, I'm going to devote my energy

Senate Democratic Leader Prays for Sanford's Safety

2009-06-22T16:15:00.003-04:00

June 22, 2009 Senate Democratic Leader Prays for Sanford's Safety Columbia, SC - South Carolina Senate Democratic Leader John C. Land, III (D-Manning) issued the following statement today on the news that Governor Mark Sanford has gone missing: "We've been concerned by the Governor's erratic behavior for some time. We're praying for him and his family. I hope he is safe and that he contacts the

Senator Land on the the 2009 Legislative Session

2009-05-21T16:48:00.000-04:00

May 21, 2009SC Senate Democratic Leader's Statement on End of 2009 Legislative SessionColumbia, SC - South Carolina Senate Democratic Leader John C. Land, III (D-Manning) issued the following statement this evening on the adjournment of the South Carolina General Assembly:"This session will be remembered more for what didn't get done than what did. And the blame lies solely at the feet of Mark

Handicapped Parking Reform Passes

2009-05-21T15:44:00.001-04:00