News and Press Releases for May
May 8, 2008
Columbia, S.C. - 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 having to raise taxes later on to cover future growth in the programs it seeks to expand.
May 7, 2008
Columbia, S.C. - 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.
Columbia, S.C. - 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.
May 1, 2008
Columbia, S.C. - 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.