PRESS RELEASES

Speaker Smith and Senate President Alexander Seek Private-Sector Input in Turing South Carolina's Nuclear Assets into Jobs and Investment

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Speaker of the House Murrell Smith and Senate President Thomas Alexander today announced their support for the Palmetto Nuclear Coalition’s role as a private sector convener to create the development of a proposed statewide Nuclear Economic Development Framework and Strategy for South Carolina that can be provided to the Legislature to ensure that South Carolina can compete effectively for the opportunities presented in nuclear energy. South Carolina is posit

Oct 72 min read

Comprehensive SCDOT Reform Legislation Filed

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – This morning, legislation was filed in the South Carolina House of Representatives to address the modernization of the South Carolina Department of Transportation to better meet the needs of a growing state and the demands of 21st-century transportation infrastructure. The House Ad-Hoc Committee charged with conducting a comprehensive review of SCDOT’s structure, processes, and long-term effectiveness was created by House Speaker Murrell Smith in May 2025.

Oct 72 min read

Speaker Smith Joins Governor, General Assembly Leadership to Announce Income Tax Reform Plan

Historic Tax Cut Will Lower Income Tax Rate to 3.9%, Lower Than Neighboring States (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – House Speaker Murrell Smith...

Mar 25, 20252 min read

Statement by President Alexander, Chairman Peeler, Speaker Smith, and Chairman Bannister on Hurricane Helene Relief

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the General Assembly is fully committed to doing everything possible to help repair, rebuild, and...

Oct 2, 20241 min read