The South Carolina Policy Council Archive
Limited Government | Free Enterprise | Individual Liberty
The General Assembly wants to play an active role in the South Carolina economy – that much is clear. If elected officials insist on tampering with the American free-market model, they should at least do it openly. Five simple, non-partisan transparency reforms would ensure greater accountability.
1. Online Check Registers
2. Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyist Ban
3. Open Records Reform
4. Roll-Call Voting
5. Lawmaker Income Disclosure
Since 1986 the South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation has advocated innovative policy ideas that advance the principles of limited government and free enterprise. The Policy Council is the state’s meeting place for business leaders, policymakers, and academics – as well as engaged citizens – who want to see South Carolina become the most free state in the nation. For questions or comments on the articles on this website, please email Research Director Jamie Murguia.