Skip to Main Content

Recent News

  • 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. ... more >>
  • 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. ... more >>
  • 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 11:45 a.m. ... more >>
  • 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. ... more >>
  • 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. ... more >>
2008 Budget Cuts
Executive Budget [pdf 3656kb]