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Statement from State Treasurer Curtis Loftis on SC Senate hearing for Removal
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- By Curtis Loftis - SC Treasurer
I am not surprised by today’s outcome. We knew this process would be more political in nature than the serious legal hearing one would expect to overturn a statewide election. But today is just one step in this process, and we will now weigh our options on next steps.
I want to reaffirm to the citizens of South Carolina that I as your State Treasurer and the members of my Office have faithfully fulfilled our statutory duties to provide core financial management services to state government.
To be clear, there was no mysterious bank account, no missing or stolen money, and all funds managed by my office are accounted for and reconciled to the bank. South Carolinians can rest assured that their money is safe and secure.
SC Rep. Jordan Pace Response to the Recent Senate Removal Vote of Treasurer Curtis Loftis
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- By SC Rep. Jordan Pace - Chairman of SC Freedom Caucus
What happened in the South Carolina Senate on April 21 isn’t just about a so-called accounting error—it’s a dangerous echo of history. In 65 BCE, Gaius Cornelius, a Roman tribune who fought corruption and stood with the people, was dragged into a show trial by the Senate’s elites. Their goal wasn’t justice—it was to crush dissent and maintain control. Fast forward to today, and we’re watching a similar spectacle unfold as our own state senators target Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr., South Carolina’s most popular elected official, over an error he didn’t cause and couldn’t control.
SC Legislators Attempt to Remove State Treasurer & Move To Appointments
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- By Alaina Moore - United Patriots Alliance
SC Senate is Fast-Tracking a Bill To Remove SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis
It seems that the SC Senate Finance Committee has made it their mission to go after every financial leader in SC that has stood in their way of spending taxpayer money. After pressuring the former Comptroller General and State Auditor to resign, they have set their sights on the SC Treasurer, Curtis Loftis.
SC Senator Larry Grooms and Senator Stephen Goldfinch filed a bill (S.534) on April 2nd to remove South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis that is being fast-tracked through the Senate. On April 5th, it was polled out of the Senate Finance Committee with a favorable report of 22 Ayes and 1 Nay:
Taxpayer Tab Now at $8M to Investigate Disputed $1.8B, Related Matters
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
Editor’s note: This story is part of a two-story package today. The other story can be found here.
The S.C. taxpayer cost of investigations connected to the disputed $1.8 billion totals more than $8 million so far – and could grow by the millions.
The overall amount includes more than $5.3 million in legal fees and costs paid by four state agencies – the offices of the attorney general, comptroller general, auditor and treasurer – to five outside law firms; and nearly $2.7 million paid to a consulting firm hired by the Department of Administration, according to records obtained recently by The Nerve under the S.C. Freedom of Information Act.
Those records revealed more than $1.2 million in previously unknown legal fees and costs collectively paid by the auditor’s and treasurer’s offices.
Eliminating Earmarks
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- By SC Freedom Caucus
A simple first step in cutting taxes
Earmarks, pet projects, and pork are different terms which mean the same thing: tax dollars requested by elected official used to pay for politically motivated projects.
South Carolina’s earmark process is particularly egregious- there is very little transparency in the process to ensure your tax dollars are used in an efficient way reflective of the request for which they were distributed, and there is virtually zero accountability.
Each year, the General Assembly approves budgets chalk full of pork spending totaling hundreds of millions of dollars for horse races, wine festivals, podcasts, and Lego societies.
Republican Leadership Tax Bill Increases Taxes for Most of the State
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- By SC Freedom Caucus
Leadership is FLAT lying...
As tax week quickly approaches, South Carolina House and Senate Republican leadership as well as the Governor are pushing a tax bill that would constitute a huge tax hike for the majority of the state while offering a modest tax cut to the wealthy. The most offensive part of this crony capitalism plan is that they are telling voters it will save them money. The bottom line is House leadership is lying to you.
General On Thursday, April 3rd, Simmer’s SC Senate Hearing Continues!
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- By Alaina - Palmetto State Watch
Dr. Edward Simmer’s confirmation hearing will be continued in the Senate Medical Affairs Committee on April 3rd at 9:00AM in Room 308 of the Gressette Building. See the agenda HERE.
This hearing is to confirm Simmer’s statewide appointment as Director of South Carolina’s Department of Public Health (DPH) following Governor McMaster’s appointment in November 2024.
Simmer’s first hearing took place March 20th, where he spent the vast majority of his speech attacking anyone that has challenged him and his record. He stated that all of the “misinformation” going around is “dangerous” and only for social media “clicks”. The ironic part? Simmer ended his testimony stating that DPH needs to rebuild trust through “listening” to South Carolinians. After he spent around 30 minutes criticizing South Carolinians that have been critical of his track-record. Okay…
2024 Scorecard: Freedom Caucus Champions Conservatism
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- By SC Freedom Caucus
How did your Representative and Senator score?
Club for Growth is the premier fiscal conservative watchdog in the country, preparing and distributing scorecards based on state legislators voting records for each session. Their 2024 scorecard illustrates two key facts voters in South Carolina must address now and during legislative elections in 2026: The South Carolina Freedom Caucus and its members are leading the way on conservative issues and fighting for a more fiscally sane and responsible future, and the rest of House Republicans voting habits are nearly indiscernible from the Democrats.
Important Call-To-Action by Greenville Patriot Caucus
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- By Greenville Patriot Caucus
Call the Governor’s office and urge Governor McMaster to remove Dr. Simmer's name from nomination! Then contact your Senator and let him/her know you've done so. Ask that they NOT confirm Dr. Simmer's nomination if the Governor does not remove his name. Phone: 803.734.2100
Important Information Senate committee hearings will commence Thursday (3/20/25) this week to hear Dr. Simmer’s testimony. It's important to note that our Senate cannot remove Dr. Simmer’s nomination- only the Governor can. We believe raising our concerns to the Governor and urging him to remove Dr. Simmer’s nomination is a streamlined effort that will effectively raise our concerns, providing multiple opportunities to course correct. Dr. Simmer recommended and encouraged what we now know to be failed policies for mask mandates, social distancing, and COVID vaccines for children as young as 6 months old! Please respectfully let your voices be heard!
Less Waste, Lower Taxes: SC Freedom Caucus’ Plan to Rein in Reckless Spending
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- By SC Freedom Caucus
From climate change alarmism to corporate welfare, SCFC is taking a stand against taxpayer-funded nonsense.
This week, the SCFC offered an alternative state budget which would cut roughly $1 billion from House Leadership’s budget proposal ultimately to fund the largest tax cut in state history, moving us from 6.2% to 5%. The SCFC put up amendments to cut new money going to state agencies and commissions, while also proposing to cut existing budgets of agencies and commissions who don’t serve a core government function. Additionally, SCFC members anticipate hundeds of millions of dollars for pork will be added in the next round of the budget process, and the SCFC plans to cut any of those requests except for those earmarked for first responders or infrastructure repairs.
South Carolina House Passes Resolution to Term Limit Congress
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- By US Term Limits
Columbus, SC -- Today, the South Carolina House passed House Concurrent Resolution (HCR3008), which notifies Congress that South Carolina seeks to participate in an amendment convention for the sole purpose of proposing a congressional term limits amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The effort, led by Rep. Cal Forrest and spearheaded by the nonpartisan nonprofit U.S. Term Limits, passed with a voice vote.
It is clear that the people of South Carolina agree with the successful outcome. According to the latest RMG Research poll, 79% of likely voters in South Carolina support term limits on Congress, including strong support among Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike.
Update from the House Floor
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- By SC Freedom Caucus
Looking forward to the Budget
Education Freedom
Last week, the SC House passed S.62 with added amendments. This bill was strengthened in the Education Committee process thanks to Chairlady, Shannon Erickson (Beaufort) and SCFC member Chris Huff (Greenville). The bill would bring school choice to South Carolina in the form of an Education Scholarship Trust Fund which would grant scholarships to families to use at public schools or private schools. By year 4, any student in South Carolina will be eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend a school that suits their needs regardless of their zip code. For too long the government has had a monopoly on secondary education which has resulted in predictably unfavorable educational outcomes, indoctrination, and destruction of parental rights. This bill will empower parents to use their tax dollars to send their child to the school that best reflects their goals and values.
Turf War: How a Liquor-Liability Reform Bill Died in the S.C. Senate
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
In South Carolina, lawyers represent far less than 1% of the state’s total workforce, but they make up nearly 30% of the 170-member S.C. Legislature.
And in the club of 50 lawyer-legislators, those who practice personal injury law or whose law firm colleagues handle those types of cases dominate that group – at least 27 of the 30 attorneys in the 124-member House and at least 17 of the 20 lawyers in the 46-member Senate, The Nerve found in a review of law firm websites, lawmakers’ social media accounts, and online biographies and other reliable sources.
Their influence, which crosses party lines – a total of at least 26 Republicans and 18 Democrats in the two chambers – has been particularly evident in recent years in the debate over reform of the state’s liquor liability laws.
Outlaw Subversive Agenda 2030 Schemes
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- By The John Birch Society
State legislative sessions are already underway, and now is an excellent time to urge your state legislators to take action against the UN’s collectivist Agenda 2030 program. State legislatures must follow the example of Tennessee, which enacted legislation (SB 1147) banning the implementation of multiple globalist UN schemes, including Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030, and banning government from working with pro-Agenda 2030 NGOs such as ICLEI. Contact your state legislators, and urge them to enact similar legislation that strongly protects property rights and the U.S. Bill of Rights.
SCFC Statement on the 2025 Budget
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- By Jordan Pace - Chairman of SC Freedom Caucus
TLDR: We want to spend less of your money
The South Carolina Freedom Caucus remains committed to ensuring that our state government prioritizes its core responsibilities: delivering justice, maintaining critical infrastructure, and protecting citizens' rights. Unfortunately, instead of focusing on these essential functions, state leadership is pushing for massive funding increases for non-essential programs—such as “Electric Vehicle Training” and an additional $100 million annually for EV industry scholarships. These proposals stand in direct opposition to President Trump’s agenda of cutting spending and reducing government overreach. We must reject Biden’s Green New Deal policies disguised as state initiatives.
The Plan is Working...
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- By SC Freedom Caucus
We’ve often been asked what are the end goals of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus. Ultimately, we want good, strong, conservative policies that will make SC better for everyone. How often we accomplish that is by staking out those good, strong, conservative positions even when many of our fellow Republican colleagues in the House aren’t quite ready to take those principled positions yet. (See picture below from our original DEI fight in 2023)
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