Immigration Reform Update
May 4, 2008 by senatormcconnell
I wanted to tell you about the actions that the Senate took on immigration reform, and I wanted to give you an accurate record of what occurred. The Senate did amend H.3032, but it did not amend it with a weak bill instead we strengthened it. This bill did not substitute the e-verify with the South Carolina e-verify but kept it. Additionally, what it did was create a South Carolina e-verify which the State of South Carolina could enforce by looking at the documents, by finding those who did not keep the documents, and by bringing fines and criminal charges against those who intentionally or knowingly hired illegals. By creating a South Carolina run verification system, the State, for the first time, was able to impose fines against the violators. Read more
Senate tries to propel immigration bill
April 30, 2008 by senatormcconnell
COLUMBIA — The state Senate on Tuesday devised a way to bypass stalled negotiations with the House over immigration reform.
After about an hour and a half of debate while supporters tried to gather votes on narrowing worker verification standards for private employers, the Senate adjourned.
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell said it was necessary to avoid a filibuster and give supporters time overnight to swing some more votes in favor of eliminating the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form in the bill.
McConnell Dispels Wireless Broadband Misconceptions
April 10, 2008 by senatormcconnell
Weekly ETV show features Senators on Wireless Broadband Study Committee
Columbia, SC - Today, Senator Glenn McConnell (R-Charleston), President Pro Tempore, helped to allay some of the misconceptions surrounding wireless broadband on his weekly ETV show, This Week in the Senate. Guests Senator Luke Rankin (R-Horry) and Senator Brad Hutto (D-Orangeburg), who both served on the Wireless Broadband Study Committee, provided much needed clarity to the current status of wireless broadband in the state.
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Senate Judiciary Approves State Spending Limit Legislation And Creation of a Budget Stabilization Fund
March 26, 2008 by senatormcconnell
Columbia, SC - The Senate Judiciary Committee today gave unanimously approved legislation establishing a new formula limiting state spending. Senate President Pro Tempore, Senator Glenn McConnell (R-Charleston), introduced the historic legislation as a way to curb state spending and stabilize the budget in years of economic downturns.
P&C | Lowcountry officials earn state honors
March 18, 2008 by senatormcconnell
Two Lowcountry officials received awards at the South Carolina Association of Public Charter Schools seventh annual statewide conference this weekend.
Larry DiCenzo, principal of Orange Grove Elementary Charter School in Charleston County, was recognized as the public charter school administrator of the year. Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell, R-Charleston, was recognized as legislator of the year.
The awards were presented at a Saturday luncheon at the College of Charleston, the site of the statewide conference.
Energizing The Future
March 18, 2008 by senatormcconnell
P&C: Sen. McConnell’s leadership was crucial
March 18, 2008 by senatormcconnell
I wanted to take this opportunity to express my thanks to Sen. Glenn
McConnell, the president pro tempore of the state Senate and chairman of the
Senate Judiciary Committee, for his leadership during the recent hearing
involving the reappointment of James Schweitzer as director of the
Department of Public Safety, and to state that this incident has once again
demonstrated that Sen. McConnell is a fair, courageous and effective leader
for our state.
Glenn McConnell Launches New Website
February 27, 2008 by senatormcconnell
Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell announced the launch of his new website www.glennmcconnell.com. Sen. McConnell’s website will feature the latest news from the legislature and regular entries in his blog about the issues facing South Carolina. “As technology continues to improve the way people communicate, I think it is important for public officials to embrace these new developments,” said Sen. McConnell. “I’ve always strived to keep my constituents more informed about our efforts in the legislature. I think this website will allow me to accomplish this goal.”
State of the State Response
February 17, 2008 by senatormcconnell
A response to Governor Mark Sanford’s State of the State address to the South Carolina General Assembly.
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1978
February 16, 2008 by senatormcconnell
In 1978, I was Chairman of the Charleston County Republican Party and cut these ads to promote our conservative agenda. I thought you would be interested in seeing them.
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