January 13, 2006
Late School Start Bill Filed
The state legislature is charging full force into the late school start arena with nearly 80 Representatives sponsoring a bill that makes it mandatory statewide for all schools to begin at or after Aug. 15. Read the full story.
More Good News . . .
Thumbs up to Rep. Ronnie Townsend, chairman of the Education and Public Works committee, who filed bill H. 4429 requiring South Carolina primary and secondary schools to start school no earlier than Aug. 15. Rep. Townsend recognized that parents in
Thumbs up to NESA (North Eastern Strategic Alliance) for endorsing bills in the S.C. House and Senate that would make I-73 a toll road. This is an important step toward making I-73 a reality because tolling not only will help pay for the interstate, but will allow the road to be built in a more timely manner.
Grand Strand Legislative Reception
Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m.
Clarion Town House Hotel
1615 Gervais St.,
Don't miss your chance to talk about issues important to our area and help educate legislators about the significant impact the Grand Strand has on the state's economy. Click here for more information.
Did You Know?
South Carolina has two mottos: (1) Dum Spiro Spero, meaning "While I Breathe I Hope" and refers to the figure of Hope on the State Seal, and (2) Animis Opibusque Parati meaning "Ready in Soul and Resource"
