There are only a few people in the history of South Carolina who have had a greater impact on our state than Senator Hugh Leatherman. His legacy will positively impact many future generations to come. Please remember the Leatherman family in your prayers.
Lawrence Grooms
@larrygrooms · SC · S
Posts71
Engagement343
Voting-record position0.025
CoverageFeb 16, 2020 to May 21, 2023
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| Government Operations | 6.3% | 12.6% | −6.3 pp | Under-indexed | 71 |
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After the former Comptroller General resigned, I made it clear that I wanted a qualified professional in the position, a person who would put the interests of SC ahead of his own. Brian Gaines is an excellent choice, and I congratulate Gov. McMaster for appointment.<U+201D>
The P&C confirms receipt of the Special Legislation that Nextera has conditioned its Santee Cooper purchase bid upon. DOA must end their secrecy and publicly release this and other documents. The highly censored executive summary is insufficient. #releasethefacts
Thank you @HenryMcMaster for your help in requiring DHEC to reverse their policy of withholding vital information from the public. @willhaynie @ghabib1968 https://t.co/UxT3S6eTb3
Last week I called on Comptroller General Eckstrom to do the honorable thing and resign. I<U+2019>m thankful that he has decided to do so. I wish him well in his future endeavors.
RT @syllestedavis: Even though the Legislator of the Year award has my name on it, the Certificate of Need Repeal bill was the result of a<U+2026>
I am grateful for the leadership of President @harveypeeler, as well, who is now serving as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
Twenty years ago today our country changed forever. Let us never forget, and let us always pray for our nation. #911Anniversary #GodBlessAmerica
I’m happy to share that yesterday the Senate and the House reached an agreement to reform, not sell, Santee Cooper. https://t.co/SVNwjVooSz
An update on the budget: Yesterday, the conference committee adopted a recommendation to be voted on this Monday, when the House and Senate return to Columbia. #scpol Have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend!