By Rep. Bill Sandifer 3/20/2011 I am blown away by the interest the national and even international press has taken in the “light bulb bill” that Rep. Dwight Loftis and I have introduced in the South Carolina House. That bill would allow for the manufacture and purchase of incandescent … [Read more...]

3/16/11 Editor: I am blown away by the interest the national and even international press has taken in the “light bulb bill” that Rep. Dwight Loftis and I have introduced in the South Carolina House. That bill would allow for the manufacture and purchase of incandescent bulbs in our state … [Read more...]

11/4/2010 By Rep. Bill Sandifer Recently, I have spent a lot of time answering calls from people who are frightened and angry. These people have read about the ideas of the Tax Realignment Commission (TRAC). They are fearful that under TRAC's proposals, they are going to have to choose between … [Read more...]

7/2/2009 Every part of our nation is touched by the deepening recession. South Carolina is no exception. In fact, recent job numbers reveal that unemployment in our state has reached a record-high 12.1 percent and more than 265,000 of our neighbors are out of work. As we deal with this … [Read more...]

State needs sound energy solutions By Rep. Bill Sandifer • December 29, 2008 Americans have an insatiable appetite for energy and South Carolinians are no exception. Since Edison invented the electric light, we have continued to increase our dependence on electric energy. Think of the … [Read more...]

10/7/2008 State must balance environment, economy By BILL SANDIFER - Guest Columnist Americans have an insatiable appetite for energy, and South Carolinians are no exception. Since Edison invented the electric light, we have continued to increase our dependence on electric energy. Think of the … [Read more...]

7/9/2008 The Daily Journal: Bill Sandifer commentary: The great privilege we have in voting By South Carolina Rep. Bill Sandifer Our one vote can significantly affect the issues that touch our lives. In fact, voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities we have as South … [Read more...]

The Daily Journal: Sandifer puts his trust in the people Representative Bill Sandifer Editor, I am writing in response to Gov. Mark Sanford's May 30 letter to the editor. Under normal circumstances I would not write any rebuttal. However, the circumstances that the people of House District … [Read more...]

3/25/2008 The Daily Journal: Sandifer guest commentary Efficiency. Accountability. I'm sure we can all agree that we need more of both in South Carolina state government — and it's going to take a bipartisan effort to make it happen. That's just the approach we're taking with the newly … [Read more...]

3/22/2008 A Blueprint for Reform in South Carolina Government By Rep. Bill Sandifer Efficiency. Accountability. I'm sure we can all agree that we need more of both in South Carolina state government – and it's going to take a bipartisan effort to make it happen. That's just the … [Read more...]