State of South Carolina Archives: on Environment
Brad Hutto:
We must do more to protect our natural resources
As an avid outdoorsman and sportsman, Brad knows that we must do more to protect our natural resources. From the mountains to the lakes, to the coast,
South Carolina is blessed with a unique beauty that generates tourism and creates jobs. Brad will fight against those who would do harm for their own short term goals.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
Elizabeth Colbert-Busch:
Dredge the port of Charleston, with federal funding
[Colbert-Busch] cited Sanford's vote against the dredging of the Charleston port while he was a member of Congress. Colbert Busch said she met with then-US Rep. Sanford when she was working as a government liaison for a maritime company to encourage him
to support the dredging project. Sanford, she said, indicated he would do so. "And, in fact, you didn't tell the truth. In fact, you turned around and did the opposite," Colbert Busch said to Sanford.Sanford fired back that Colbert
Busch later wrote him a $500 campaign-contribution check. "I don't think it must have bothered her that much, given she wrote a $500 check in support of my candidacy," said Sanford, smiling. Sanford also denied Colbert Busch's statements that he did
not support the dredging and other economic-development projects, saying he disagreed with the methods of paying for the projects, not the actual projects. "Because I was against (congressional) earmarks before being against earmarks was cool," he said.
Source: The State webzine on 2013 S.C. House District 1 debate
Apr 29, 2013
Henry McMaster:
Protect marsh islands from illegal encroachment
Henry loves South Carolina and the beautiful natural resources that can be found in every corner of our state. As Attorney General he helped protect our marsh islands from illegal encroachment and our states water supply from being diverted to other
areas. He also was integral in giving the State Grand Jury jurisdiction in crimes committed against our environment, a powerful weapon with which to combat the tragic consequences of inflicting damage to our natural resources.
Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com
Jan 11, 2017
James Emerson Smith:
All efforts should be made towards environmental protection
Every effort needs to be made to protect our environment and ensure that our beaches remain a
place of enjoyment for our residents and visitors.
Source: 2018 S.C. gubernatorial candidate website JamesSmith.com
May 2, 2018
Nikki Haley:
Charleston is now US's top tourism spot; sell South Carolina
From the tidal creeks of Beaufort to the shores of Lake Keowee, South Carolina is blessed with the kind of natural beauty that makes us the envy of the nation. And this was the year we finally beat San Francisco--
Charleston was named the top tourist destination in America. But we can't rely on God's gifts alone to keep our tourism industry--the second largest industry in our state--turning. We have to sell South Carolina.
Source: 2012 S.C. State of the State Address
Jan 18, 2012
Henry McMaster:
Usher in a nuclear power renaissance across the country
Last week Santee Cooper began the process of gauging the feasibility of restarting the construction of two abandoned nuclear reactors. I believe that restarting these two reactors will not only help fuel our state's future power needs but will usher in
a nuclear power renaissance across the country that will spur nationwide investment and construction of new nuclear power generation. This will provide America with ample, clean energy for the future and deter challenges to our national security.
Source: 2025 State of the State Address to the S.C. legislature
Jan 29, 2025
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