Harrell: ESC reform a must for 2010

S.C. House supports roll call voting

By Bobby Harrell • October 12, 2008

Recently, the South Carolina Policy Council released a report on roll call voting by the South Carolina General Assembly. I have always been a supporter of the Policy Council and have relied on their research on countless issues over the years. There is even a quote from me on the Policy Council Web site stating how much I rely on their work. However, the research done on roll call voting in the General Assembly was not at all up to the quality of work expected when the Policy Council’s name is on a document.

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The Post and Courier: Speaker questions reasons behind economy vetoes
By Bobby Harrell

As lawmakers return to the Columbia next week to take up vetoes and finish the last bit of work for the 117th General Assembly, I cannot help but be frustrated by the need for this extra session.
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Growing a movie industry

By Bobby Harrell

“Lights! Camera! Leave?”

This has become the new battle cry of the film industry in our state now that our film incentives have been changed.
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New Media and Your Participation in the Political Process

By Speaker Bobby Harrell | February 20, 2008 – 8:00 am – Posted in Sunday Guest Post Series on The Palmetto Scoop

First of all, I would like to thank the Palmetto Scoop for allowing me the opportunity to submit my very own “TPS” Report.
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Education Accountability Act Must Not Be Watered DownBy, Speaker Bobby Harrell

Teachers all over South Carolina have told us that we need to replace the PACT test with a more diagnostic test that gives them results quicker and lets their teaching efforts truly reflect the needs of their students.  
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