House Legislative Energy Solutions: An Analysis
THE HOUSE ENERGY COMMITTEE DRAFTED SIX BILLS TO “FIX” THE SYSTEM. HERE’S WHAT THOSE BILLS WOULD DO. UPDATE: The House passed H.4379 (ORS) and H.4378 (PURC) this week with no substantial…
Five Principles of Freedom: Achieving Prosperity in South Carolina
TO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES FACING SOUTH CAROLINA, WE SHOULD FIRST ASK: WHERE DO WE WANT TO GO? In January, lawmakers will reconvene to debate solutions for the problems facing our…
Legislative Energy “Reforms” Preserve Lawmakers’ Power
Over the past couple of weeks the House and Senate energy committees have begun drafting policy proposals to amend the energy regulatory structure. However, those proposals are premature as neither…
The State Budget Process: Law vs. Reality
On November 1, state law requires that the annual budget process begins. Every step is spelled out, but for decades South Carolina lawmakers have simply ignored the laws that don’t…