It’s understandable that many South Carolinians want to push back at the federal government’s regulatory overreach. It’s understandable, too, that their Statehouse politicians want to respond to that desire. But S.186 is a fine example of a badly chosen fight.
Posted: March 17, 2017 by South Carolina Policy Council
Friday Follies: No Continuing Ed after 30 Years
IS THIS A FAVOR, OR JUST A FOLLY? S.248 is an exceedingly short and clear bill. It contains only three lines. The bill would allow anyone who’s held a state-issued professional license for 30 years or more to forego any further continuing education. The important question here is this: What’s the reason? The legislature has …
Posted: March 10, 2017 by South Carolina Policy Council
Friday Follies: The Diaper Tax Credit
A CREDIT FOR ONE COMPANY WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE HONEST South Carolina has an exemption problem. The number of exemptions to the sales tax enshrined in law is staggering. As a result, the state routinely exempts more money in sales tax than it takes in. This is a direct result of the influence of concerned …
Posted: March 3, 2017 by South Carolina Policy Council
Friday Follies: Incandescent Bulbs, Made in S.C.
It’s understandable that many South Carolinians want to push back at the federal government’s regulatory overreach. It’s understandable, too, that their Statehouse politicians want to respond to that desire. But S.186 is a fine example of a badly chosen fight.