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• Gov. Sanford: Cigarette Tax Shouldn't Be Used to Grow Government
  Gov. Sanford: Cigarette Tax Shouldn't Be Used to Grow Government GOVERNOR SANFORD PLANS TO VETO ANY TAX HIKE THAT ISN’T OFFSET BY A TAX CUT Columbia, S.C. - May 8, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford today reaffirmed his stand on not raising any tax without an offsetting tax cut, saying he would veto the Senate's cigarette tax hike if it comes to his desk in its current form. The governor also called the plan a "double tax increase" for the way it increases taxes immediately, but will also mean havin ... more >>
• Governor Sanford Thanks House for Strong Immigration Bill
  Governor Sanford Thanks House for Strong Immigration Bill GOVERNOR SAYS HOUSE'S BILL TAKES AWAY WORKER VERIFICATION LOOPHOLE Columbia, S.C. - May 7, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on the House's immigration reform plan, which requires employers to check workers' legal status using e-verify as the only alternative to an S.C. driver's license: ... more >>
• Governor Sanford Thanks State GOP for E-Verify Support
  Governor Sanford Thanks State GOP for E-Verify Support GOVERNOR SAYS CONTINUED PUSH FROM PARTY, OTHER GRASSROOTS NEEDED TO MAKE BILL STRONGER Columbia, S.C. - May 5, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford today thanked the state Republican Party’s Executive Committee for its support of the e-verify system, and said a continued push from the Party and other grassroots organizations is needed make sure we end up with a strong immigration bill. ... more >>
• Governor Sanford: Immigration Bill Must Contain E-Verify
  Governor Sanford: Immigration Bill Must Contain E-Verify GOVERNOR SAYS CITIZENS MUST MAKE VOICES HEARD NOW ON THE ISSUS Columbia, S.C. - May 1, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford today said the time is now for citizens who care about real immigration reform to make their voices heard about the need for reform. ... more >>
• Governor Sanford Issues Statement on Senate's Immigration Bill
  Governor Sanford Issues Statement on Senate's Immigration Bill Columbia, S.C. - April 30, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on the Senate's passage of their immigration "reform" bill: ... more >>