Senate has a choice: Put taxpayers and small businesses first or “go the way of Washington”
Gov. Nikki Haley urges Senators to pay for $93 million in tax relief as budget debate begins
May 15th
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today said senators, who began debating the state budget, have a choice to make: show the people and small businesses of South Carolina that they come first and pay for $93 million in tax relief for taxpayers and businesses or go the way of Washington and spend the funds.
$93 million represents 1.6 percent of the $6.1 billion state budget the Senate is considering.
Gov. Haley said, “The Senate has a choice today: in a $6.1 billion dollar budget, will they give 1.6% back in tax relief or spend it? This is not partisan. This is about responsibility - to the taxpayers and small businesses of this state. This is the taxpayers’ money, not the legislature’s.”
Video of the governor’s press conference is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t37bo-jaX4
“The budget is the ultimate expression of our priorities as a government, as a state,” said Gov. Haley. “It is time for us to show South Carolina – and everyone else – that in our state, jobs, the people and our businesses come first.”
The governor’s letter to senators is attached as is a state budget chart the governor presented during her press conference.
Attachments:
Letter to the Senate
State Budget Chart
Haley, Zais, Owens celebrate Charter Schools bill signing
Governor: “We will no longer settle for what we think education has to be, we will lead on what education should be.”
May 14th
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley, State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais, House Education and Public Works committee Chairman Phil Owens and State Rep. Garry Smith today celebrated the signing of H. 3241, the Charter Schools bill, into law at Greenville Technical Charter High School.
Video of the event is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V526cibdZsE
“It is a great day in South Carolina,” said Gov. Haley. “We will no longer settle for what we think education has to be, we will lead in this country on what education should be – and that means options, innovation and creativity.”
Superintendent Zais said, “A one-size-fits-all model of education simply doesn’t work for many students. Public charter schools are laboratories of innovation where the interests of students come first.”
“About three and a half years ago, we began to look at how we could increase the opportunities in education in South Carolina,” said Chairman Owens. “I want to start by thanking Governor Haley and Superintendent Zais for their leadership and collaborative effort that they have put forth to advance public school options in South Carolina. House bill 3241, which we are celebrating today, is yet another step forward in recognizing that parents must be empowered to choose the educational path that’s best suited for their children.”
Gov. Nikki Haley’s Weekly Schedule: May 14, 2012
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley’s schedule for the week of May 14 includes:
Monday, May 14, 11:00 AM: Gov. Haley will join Superintendent Mick Zais and legislators for a ceremonial bill signing, Greenville Technical Charter High School, 506 South Pleasantburg Drive, Building #119, Greenville, S.C.
Tuesday, May 15, 11:30 AM: Gov. Haley will participate in an economic development announcement, Blackville Community Center, 19464 Solomon Blatt Avenue, Blackville, S.C.
Wednesday, May 16, 10:00 AM: Gov. Haley will speak to Leadership Charleston, Statehouse, Columbia, S.C.
Thursday, May 17: Gov. Haley will attend the Republican Governors Association’s Corporate Policy Summit, Charlotte, N.C.
Saturday, May 19, 10:00 AM: Gov. Haley will address the South Carolina Republican Party’s State Convention, Carolina Coliseum at the University of South Carolina, 701 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C.
Saturday, May 19, 7:00 PM: Gov. Haley will provide welcoming remarks at the South Carolina Republican Party’s Silver Elephant dinner, Columbia, S.C.
Note: As additional public events are added to the schedule, you’ll be notified.
Gov. Nikki Haley’s Schedule: May 7, 2012
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Nikki Haley’s schedule for the week of May 7 included the following:
Monday, May 7
11:00 AM: Economic development call.
11:30 AM: Gov. Haley attended an economic development announcement, Cooley Group South Carolina Manufacturing Facility, 861 Quality Drive, Lancaster, S.C.
12:15 PM: Media availability.
1:00 PM: Economic development call.
1:15 PM: Gov. Haley visited Castle Heights Middle School, Auditorium, 2382 Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill, S.C.
2:30 PM: Economic development call.
3:00 PM: Gov. Haley visited Red Ventures, Red Ventures, 521 Corporate Center Drive, Fort Mill, S.C.
4:00 PM: Economic development call.
4:10 PM: Economic development call.
6:15 PM: Gov. Haley spoke to the Association of Corporate Growth’s monthly meeting, The Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Tuesday, May 8
9:00 AM: Call with a member of the congressional delegation.
10:45 AM: Gov. Haley met with company officials and toured the GE Energy Turbine Plant, Greenville, S.C.
11:45 AM: Media availability.
12:30 PM: Gov. Haley spoke at the Rotary Club of Greenville meeting, Westin Poinsett Hotel, Poinsett Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 120 South Main Street, Greenville, S.C.
1:30 PM: Media availability.
3:00 PM: Gov. Haley arrived at the Office of the Governor for office hours, Statehouse, Columbia, S.C.
3:30 PM: Legislative meeting.
Wednesday, May 9
8:30 AM: Gov. Haley arrived at the Office of the Governor for office hours, Statehouse, Columbia, S.C.
9:00 AM: Gov. Haley attended a Budget & Control Board meeting, Room 252, Edgar Brown building, Statehouse grounds, Columbia, S.C.
10:00 AM: Meeting with a fellow constitutional officer.
Thursday, May 10
4:30 PM: Economic development meeting.
5:00 PM: Economic development meeting.
5:30 PM: Economic development meeting.
Friday, May 11
10:00 AM: Economic development meeting.
12:45 AM: Magazine interview.
2:00 PM: Economic development call.
Saturday, May 12
3:30 PM: Gov. Haley and First Gentleman Michael Haley toured Darlington Raceway, 1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, S.C.
5:00 PM: Gov. Haley spoke at Darlington’s Drivers Meeting, Darlington Raceway, 1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, S.C.
5:45: PM: Media availability.
6:40 PM: Gov. Haley spoke at the Welcome and Pre-Race Ceremonies, Darlington Raceway, 1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, S.C.
7:00 PM: Gov. Haley and First Gentleman Michael Haley attended the 2012 Bojangles' Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, 1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, S.C.
7:30 PM: Radio interview.